Art Education MAT

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Become a leader in art education.

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Bring your artistic practice to the classroom.

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Students with a bachelor’s degree in art studio or art history can expand and deepen their understanding of art education, theory and curriculum development in the Master of Arts in Teaching program. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be eligible for full certification to teach art in all grades (pre-K-12) in Rhode Island.

Designed for You

  • This program is for art practitioners and art educators who do not have K-12 teaching certification and wish to become eligible.

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The RIC Advantage

89%
of faculty hold terminal degrees in their fields.
$300M
More than $300 million has been invested in campus upgrades & renovations in the past 5 years.
>70%
of RIC students receive financial aid, w/ generous opportunities for scholarships, grants & work-study.

Our Art Faculty

Ensuring That You’ll Be Ready

Rebecca Shipe

Rebecca Shipe

“RIC is the only public education institution in the state to offer a graduate degree in art education that leads to teacher certification. As the state’s leading institution in teacher education, RIC is noted for its dedication to the best in personalized education and for preparing tomorrow’s teachers to meet the challenges of the 21st century.”

– Associate Professor of Art Education

An Affordable Pathway to a Fulfilling and Reliable Career

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Arts and Sciences

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is a community of scholars that pride themselves on academic excellence, diversity and service.

Rebecca Shipe

Dr. Rebecca Shipe

Associate Professor