Overview

Take your experience and research in art education to the next level. Pennsylvania State University's Ph.D. in Art Education–including unique dual-title options that incorporate African American and Diaspora Studies or Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies–is ideal if you want to build on your experience in the field through original research projects that make significant contributions to art education theory and practice.

Features

Coursework in art education and related disciplines such as philosophy, curriculum and instruction, sociology, anthropology, and other fields provides necessary theoretical and methodological background for dissertation research.

Faculty bring a range of teaching, research, and administrative experience from across the country and around the world. The international student body provides students with insight into a range of art teaching practices. You’ll benefit from all the resources of a large research university while studying as part of the collaborative, close-knit community within the Penn State School of Visual Arts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

New Media and Pedagogy
Diversity, Visual Culture, and Pedagogy
Public Pedagogy
Informal Learning
Action Research in Art Education

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

20 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Art Education View 15 other PhDs in Art Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

The student is expected to have completed either a baccalaureate degree in art education or a program considered by the admissions committee to provide an appropriate background for the application's degree objectives.
Related programs include work in studio art, art history, art education, education, museum education, etc.

Application materials:

Submit a one- to two-page Statement of Professional Intent
Submit an example of scholarly writing.
Submit three (3) letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should attest to the applicant’s scholarship and ability to work independently.
Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
Submit a Portfolio (optional). Applicants may submit images of their creative works that represent arts-based research or images that illustrate their conception of art.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39000 USD / full

≈ 39000 USD / full
Out-of-State

39000 USD / full

≈ 39000 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21640 USD / full

≈ 21640 USD / full

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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