APPLICATION INFORMATION

Department of Art EducationCollege of Visual Arts, Theatre and DanceFlorida State University028 WJB143 Honors WayTallahassee, FL 32306-1232(850) 644-5473Fax (850) 644-5067http://www.fsu.edu/~are

Dear Prospective Graduate Student:

Thank you for your interest in the graduate program offered by the Department of Art Education at Florida State University. Our graduate programs are among the finest in the country. They are designed to meet individual needs of students. This is reflected in the options offered both in our master’s degree program and our doctoral program: Arts Administration, Art Education, and Art Therapy. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.fsu.edu/~are

We invite you to visit the campus and our department at your convenience. Please let us know if and when you would like to visit Florida State University so that we can be on hand to welcome you and to answer questions. If you have any additional questions, please contact Susan Messersmith at 850-644-5473 or via e-mail: smessersmith@mailer.fsu.edu.

Sincerely,

David Gussak, Ph.D., ATR-BC Chairperson

GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF ART EDUCATION

The Florida State University Department of Art Education is the oldest department of its kind in the South. The distinguished faculty in the Department of Art Education is composed of seven members, each of whom holds a doctoral degree.

The Masters Degree Program in Art Education at Florida State University has been offered since 1947. The program continues to be responsive to contemporary needs for relevant visual arts experiences in our schools and in our communities. The M.A. in Arts Administration has been offered as a separate degree program since 1994. The diversification and individualization provided by the Masters program of studies permits the students to develop in-depth competencies, skills, and knowledge for either teaching or non-teaching positions.

The Masters Programs in Art Education, Art Therapy and Arts Administration seek to:

1. Strengthen perceptual and visual awareness and objectivity responses to visual phenomena

2. Develop communication skills, self-direction, and self-evaluation3. Develop professional competence with respect to ethical and economic practice4. Nurture a sensitivity to the phenomena of change (a) of self, (b) of the profession

and (c) society5. Develop competencies in the use of varied research methods to address issues in Art

Education, Art Therapy, and Arts Administration

The Masters Program prepare graduates to teach in private or public schools, junior college, museums, and/or to be an administrator in any of these areas depending upon the individual professional goals and program option selected. Other options include arts administration of community arts agencies, arts councils, arts in recreation, art museums, or providing art therapeutic services for special populations in school settings or community health and mental health facilities.

The programs of studies include a minimum of 33 hours, 6 of which are thesis hours or supervised research hours. All Masters students in Art Education are required to write a thesis or complete a project.

MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMS

There are four options in the master’s degree programs. These professional options represent a diversification of graduate studies that reflect the increased specialization needed for current trends in art education. They provide the candidate with emphases appropriate to professional and philosophical changes in the field.

The student selects from the following a specialty option that is consistent with individual professional goals:

Option 1: In-depth Study in Art EducationOption 2: Art Education with Certification: Preschool, Elementary, Secondary, Higher Education, or Adult EducationOption 3: Art TherapyOption 4: Arts Administration

Core Requirements: All the above professional options have the same core of required courses as part of the Masters Degree in Art Education:

CourseARE 5242 Curriculum in Art Education (3 hrs)

ARE 5641 Critical Analysis (3 hrs)

ARE 5745 Research Survey (3 hrs)

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 9

ARE 5935 (3 hrs) History of Art Education(REQUIRED FOR OPTIONS 1 & 2)

ARE 5935r (3 hrs)Seminar: Current and Comparative Studies and

All applicants should have an undergraduate major related to art, art education, arts administration, or thirty hours in art and/or art education course work. Deficiencies may be made up after acceptance into the program. Additional admission requirements include: the completion of a questionnaire, official transcripts from all previous course work, results from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), three letters of recommendation, a slide portfolio or CD-ROM of the candidate’s studio work (and the candidate’s students’ work if applicable), and a 1000 word biography, which

should include career goals and why the applicant is applying to this program. Candidates must achieve either 1000 on the combined verbal/quantitative portions of the GRE or a 3.0 average on a 4.0 scale during the last sixty (60) hours of undergraduate education for admission to the program. In addition, two years of teaching experience is desired for applicants for Art Education Option 1.

A program of studies will be planned and approved by the candidate’s advisory committee and the chair of the department. The candidate’s advisor is usually selected by the end of the first semester and on the basis of the particular option in which the candidate expects to study in depth.

Comprehensive Examinations: All candidates are required to complete and pass a comprehensive examination. Generally this occurs during the final semester of enrollment and involves registration. Masters thesis is optional.

MASTER OF ARTS AND MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREES IN ART EDUCATION

Students in the Masters program in Art Education will be eligible for either the Masters of Science or Masters of Arts degree. Candidates for the Masters of Arts degree must meet the special requirements specified under the Graduate Studies section of the Florida State University Bulletin.

I. In-depth Study in Art Education

This art option of the Masters of Science in Art Education degree is designed to develop an in-depth knowledge and skills in the visual arts in the areas of production, art history, art criticism, and aesthetics. The program is highly individualized and depends upon the student’s background and needs. This option is of particular interest to candidates with public school and junior college interest.

In addition to the core requirements, courses my be selected from the Studio Art Department’s graduate workshops in painting, sculpture, mixed media, graphic design, photography and ceramics; the Art History Department’s advanced areas in ancient and classical, medieval, renaissance and baroque, and modern and non-western art; and the Department of Philosophy’s courses in philosophy of art and aesthetics.

II. Art Education with Certification

This program provides comprehensive knowledge and skills in formal education systems. Certification requirements for teaching and administration are incorporated into individual programs of study to make the candidate eligible for K-12 certification in art in the State of Florida. Remediation of art courses is determined by individual deficiencies at the bachelor’s degree level. State regulations for certification in art mandate: nine (9) semester hours of studio, three (3) of which are three-dimensional; six (6) semester hours of art history; and three (3) semester hours of aesthetics; Students must complete fifteen (15) hours of student teaching and pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exam prior to becoming certified.

III. Masters of Science in Art Therapy

This two-year, two-summer program is focused on providing a superior education in art therapy theory, practice, and research for graduate students so that they may offer exemplary services to those in need including the university and community-at-large. The program of studies begins with an exploration of the theoretical foundations of art therapy and related topics. Students will then be placed in internships that will expose them to work with in a variety of individuals with special needs and disabilities.

This program is of particular interest to individuals who aspire to serving special populations and individuals with various disabilities and who would like to work in educational, clinical, and community health and mental health facilities.

The MS in Art Therapy adheres to the AATA guidelines for education and has received approved by AATA. The courses fulfill current Art Therapy Credentials Board Registration (ATR) and Certification (BC) guidelines for twenty-four (24) semester hours of art therapy. The required twelve (12) semester hours of psychology prerequisite courses for ATR registration may include CLP 5475, 5195, 4143, DEP 5165, PSY 4303, or DEP 3305 (not counted for MS).

For individuals interested in the gifted special populations, courses may include selections from EGI 4011, 5232, 5235, 5416, and 5936.

IV. Master of Arts in Arts Administration

The M.A. in Arts Administration provides leadership training for arts agencies, community arts organizations, and visual and performing arts institutions. The degree emphasizes interactions between the visual arts, music, dance, and theater. Study centers on management and administrative responsibilities and strategies. Course options include the areas of public and private support systems, structures of art agencies, fund-raising, grant writing, personnel management and administrative responsibilities and strategies. The program requires approximately three semesters to complete and it

includes: four courses in arts administration core (ARE 5262, 5665, 5865, and 5253); the three general core classes; nine (9) hours in interdisciplinary course work such as marketing, accounting, public administration, and human resources management (recommended courses include (MAR 5815, ACC 5005, PAD 5050, PAD 5227. PAD 5307. and PAD 5417); and nine (9) hours of internship. The remainder of the program is based upon the needs of the individual student and the degree requirements of the College of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance, and the School of Music.

SPECIALIST IN EDUCATION (Ed.S.)

The specialist, or sixth year degree in art education, is offered for those who wish to continue study beyond the master’s degree without pursuing the doctorate. This is a research and master teacher and leadership degree for students with an extensive background in art education who wish to continue service in public education. Application procedures are similar to the doctorate. The course requirements are listed below.

Requirements for the Specialist Degree in Art Education

Purpose of the Program

The program is designed to produce master teachers and leaders in instruction, particularly in K-12 settings, in art education. In general, there are two major roles for which students are prepared in the specialist program. The first role is that of practitioner in which the art professional concentrates on teaching. The second is in supervision or administration. Within this context, multiple program foci can be developed by the student, in consultation with faculty advisors.

Program of Studies

The program of studies consists of thirty-six (36) semester hours beyond the master’s degree, to include fifteen (15) hours of required coursework, six (6) hours of thesis, and a minimum of twelve (12) hours of elective coursework chosen to meet the student’s needs from The School of Visual Arts, Theatre, and Dance or elsewhere in the University. Elective courses will be chosen in conjunction with faculty input and approval. The Specialist degree candidate will also pass a written comprehensive exam, and an oral exam if it’s thought to be necessary by the student’s three-person supervisory committee, prior to beginning the thesis. The student’s committee will consist of an advisor (major professor) from within the Department of Art Education, and two more faculty members with doctoral directive status.

Coursework

*ARE 5745. Research Survey (3). Survey of research in teaching, learning, and administration in the arts in formal and informal settings; survey of resources and published studies; proposal and grant writing and evaluation. (Note: If the student took

this course during his or her masters degree program another research methods course may be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor.)*ARE 5972r. Specialist Thesis (6). (S/U grade only.) Minimum of six (6) semester hours required. Can be taken three(credits per term.*ARE 6380. Doctoral Seminar (3). The teaching-learning process in art education.*ARE 6937r. Doctoral Seminar (3). Social foundations of art education:*ARE 6937r. Doctoral Seminar (3). Structure and communication in art education (philosophical foundations). *ARE 8962r. Specialist Comprehensive Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)*ARE 8977r. Specialist Thesis Defense (0). (P/F grade only.)*A Second Research Methods Course at the 5000 or 6000 (3 or 4) level chosen by the student, with approval of the faculty advisor, to suit the student’s needs*A minimum of twelve (12) credits of elective coursework selected by the student in consultation with the faculty advisor, which can be any combination of art education arts administration art therapy studio art, art history, or other coursework from the College of University as suits the students

DOCTORAL PROGRAM

On July 1, 1965, the Board of Regents of the Florida State University System established a doctoral program in Art Education in the Department of Art Education at Florida State University. The first doctoral students were accepted in January 1966.

The doctoral program, which may lead to either the doctor of philosophy or doctor of education degree, consists of three special areas of concentration: Art Education, Art Therapy, and Arts Administration. Many of the recipients of the doctoral degree are now teaching on the faculties of colleges and universities throughout the United States or are administering arts programs in art education or arts institutions and agencies.

Purpose: The program is designed to produce leaders in instruction, research, and administration in Art Education, and to encourage students to make a significant contribution to the body of knowledge , which constitutes the teaching/learning and administrating processes in art. The objectives of the program are sought through:

1. Selective admission procedures2. A curriculum which is interdisciplinary and adaptive to deepening knowledge

in a particular research area3. Continues evaluation to ascertain achievement level and potential of the

student for further development4. Research opportunities and support5. Close faculty/student relationships

In the field of art education the difference in the Doctorate of Philosophy and the Doctorate of Education is to be found in the unique competencies of the candidate and the means used to attain personal objectives. In all instances, both the Ph.D.and Ed.D. candidates are required to achieve a level of competency in common basic information

from the theoretical technological aspects of the field. The nature of the individualized doctoral studies program determines the depth at which the candidate pursues one or the other.

Requirements: The art education doctoral admissions requirements and procedures are subject to all regulations specified for graduate studies in the University’s Graduate Bulletin for the academic year in which the doctoral student first matriculates.

Three academic years of graduate study beyond the baccalaureate degree are usually required. Another requirement is residency, which is stipulated in the graduate bulletin; after the student has earned a Masters degree, the student must be continuously enrolled

on the Florida State University campus or one of its teaching centers for a minimum of twenty-four graduate semester hours in any period of twelve consecutive months. The remaining years of study need not be continuous. The total number of hours accumulated beyond the minimum for the completion of the doctoral program is dependent upon the recommendation of the candidate’s major professor and the supervisory committee.

Time Limit: All requirements for the doctoral degree must be completed within five calendar years form the time the student passes the preliminary examination or the requirements of passing a new preliminary examination will be set by the committee.

General Admissions Requirements: Admission requirements include taking the Graduate Record Examination and achieving a score of 1000 or more on the combined verbal/quantitative portions, or a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale on master’s degree from an accredited institution, official transcripts form all previous course work, three letters of recommendation, examples of written work, and a 1,000 word biography which should include career goals and why the applicant is applying to the program. Evidence of teaching excellence through student production and/or educational performance (visuals) may also be included. The baccalaureate and masters degrees must be from an accredited college or university in art or art education. Deficiencies may be made up. The applicant must be in good standing in the institution of higher education last attended.

Art Education Requirements: There is a departmental questionnaire that is mandatory to complete (included with the packet of information). Evidence of recent creative works with slides and/or published papers is required. Evidence of teaching excellence through student production and/or educational performance (visuals) may also be included. A record of at least two years of experience related to the area of concentration is recommended. If possible, arrange an interview with the chair of the department at least one term prior to admission.

Diagnostic Exam: A departmental administered written diagnostic examination is given to the student during the first year of doctoral study. The exam provides the faculty with ideas for courses that will be recommended for you to take.

Supervisory Committee: During the second or third semester, the student consults with the chair of the department and with the professor under whom the student may be interested in working. The department chair will appoint the major professor with the agreement of the student and major professor. The major professor works with the student with regard to the selection of other committee members. The student inquires of faculty members as to their willingness to serve.

Initial Committee Meeting: Prior to the initial meeting of the student’s committee, a summary of college coursework and a statement of goals, a vita, and a brief research interest paper are presented to each member. The program is developed to utilize strengths, make up deficiencies, and to provide knowledge required for the accomplishment of original research.

Research Method Requirements: Students are offered several options for meeting research method requirements. Selection is decided by the student and his/her supervisory committee. All students must take Statistics and Research Survey. Additional options include research methods courses in:

1. Philosophy2. History3. Qualitative research4. Quantitative research5. Foreign language translation

Program of Studies: the doctoral student is expected to plan with his/her major professor program studies which will develop a optimum level of scholarly performance, as well as in-depth knowledge and research competence in the following areas: art education theory, art content, educational foundations, research and the candidate’s specialty.

A minimum of thirty semester hours of coursework beyond the Masters degree and exclusive of the hours earned in dissertation credit is required. (See section on Doctoral Degree Programs of the University Bulletin for important detailed information about general regulations).

All art education doctoral students must include in their programs of study in Art Education:

1. ARE 6937r Structure (3 hrs)2. ARE 6937r Social Foundations (3 hrs)3. ARE 6380 Teaching/Learning (3 hrs)

Preliminary Exam: Before becoming involved in research for the dissertation the student must pass a preliminary examination designed to test scholarly competence and knowledge and to affect his or her examiners the basis for constructive recommendations as to subsequent formal or informal study. The form and content of this exam will be

determined by the graduate faculty. Prior to the examination, the students’s examing committee will determine whether the student:

1. has a B average and2. has progressed sufficiently in the study of the discipline and research methods

in the area of her or his proposed dissertation (See University Bulletin, Doctoral Degree Program for further regulations)

The examining committee will report the outcome of the examination to the academic dean: passed, failed, additional work to be completed, or to be reexamined. The report following a reexamination must indicate whether the student either passed or failed. Passed examinations are also reported to the Office of the Registrar for inclusion in the student’s permanent record.

Admission to Candidacy: A student who has passed the preliminary examination is considered a candidate for the doctoral degree. A student must be admitted to candidacy at least six months prior to the granting of the degree. The purpose of this requirement is to assure a minimal lapse of time for effective work on the dissertation after delineation of the problem and procedural methodology. An admission to Candidacy form must be filed in the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies prior to registration for dissertation hours.

Prospectus: After being admitted to candidacy the student will submit to the major professor, supervisory committee and department chair a prospectus on a research project suitable for a doctoral dissertation.

Dissertation: The student must register for ARE 6890 Dissertation each term in which a substantial amount of work is done on the dissertation and be registered in the final term in which the degree is granted (a minimum of 2 credit hours of dissertation). A minimum of 24 dissertation credits are required. The student is expected to work closely with his or her major professor throughout this area of study.

Final Term Degree Clearance: During the first two weeks of the semester in which the candidate expects to receive the doctorate, he or she should apply at the Office of the Registrar for a diploma and secure a “Final Term Degree Clearance” form. The completed form must be submitted to the manuscript and to the Final Clearance Advisor before the student is eligible for the degree. (See University Bulletin for specific information on final term registration.)

Examination in Defense of Dissertation: The defense of dissertation will be oral. Academic course requires that a preliminary draft of the dissertation be submitted to each member of the supervisory committee at least four weeks before the date of the oral examination. At least two weeks prior to the date of the examination, the major professor will present an announcement of the date and the data to the Office of Graduate Studies.

The content of the abstract should be submitted to the supervisory committee at least one week before the date of the defense examination for approval. The abstract should conform to appropriate examples in Dissertation Abstracts. The defense of the dissertation must be completed at least two weeks prior to the date on which the degree is to be conferred.

The examination committee will certify in writing to the department chair and the academic dean the results of the examination. A written critique of the conduct of the examination in defense of dissertation should be submitted by the representative-at-large from the graduate faculty to the appropriate academic dean within one week after the date of the defense.

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Art and Community Practice

The certificate program in the arts and community practice is designed for students who wish to develop a focused concentration on the application of the arts to community development. Particular attention will be given to prevention, enrichment, and response to social concerns.

Program requirements are based on the integration of the theoretical and practical aspects of art education/therapy, dance, and community based generalist/clinical social work. Requirements include coursework in art education/therapy, dance, and social work totaling at least 12 credits with at least 3 credits taken from each program in certificate-approved courses. An additional requirement is the completion of a major paper linking theory and practice.

Museum Studies

An interdisciplinary certificate in Museum Studies is offered for graduate or postgraduate students who wish to supplement their academic knowledge with specific expertise and training in the museum field. The program includes students form the arts, humanities, and sciences. Graduates of the program will seek employment in science centers, art museums, history museums, historic house museums, and other such institutions. Applicants who have already attained a graduate degree may enter the program on a special student basis.

Students must take four core courses and complete a 6 credit hour museum internship. The core courses are Museum Management I: Museum Basics, Museum Management II: Museum Business, Museum Object: Curatorial Studies, and Museum Education. Electives can be selected from existing courses with the permission of the student’s faculty advisor.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The Department of Art Education welcomes applicants from across the globe. Newly admitted international students must also complete the Certification of Financial Responsibility (CFR) form, as well as the issuance of the initial 1-20/DS-2019 immigration form. International graduate student applicants must submit to the Art Education Department their CFR form and supporting documentation, along with the

application form and materials required by the graduate department for admission. If and when a student is admitted to a graduate program, the department will forward information to both the Office of Admissions and will send the CFR along with the supporting documents, to the International Center Immigration Coordinator. For further information, please go to the website for the International Center www.fsu.edu/~fsu-isc/ .

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Graduate Students are charged tuition on the basis of Florida residency or non-residency. The current schedule of charges my be obtained by contacting Graduate Admissions.

Financial Assistance is available through federal and state financial aid programs, departmental assistantships, and college and university fellowships. Certain fellowships are available only to new Florida State University graduate students. Special opportunities exist for women and minorities in these programs. The selection process is frequently highly competitive. The deadline for application for the following academic year is March 1. Earlier application is advised.

Applications for fellowships and scholarships should be made before January 1 preceding the year the applicant intends to enter. Teaching and research assistantships in the Department of Art Education are available. Applications submitted will be considered after the student has been accepted into the program (application is included in this packet). Teaching and research assistantship applications should be made to the department preceding the intended entrance to the program.

Students may apply for financial assistance.

Office of Financial AidFlorida State UniversityA 4451 University CenterTallahassee, FL 32306-2430

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

To enroll in the program you must be admitted to Florida State University. The first step is to complete and return the application for admission form and the residence affidavit to the Graduate Admissions Office. The requirements of the Graduate Admissions Office at Florida State University are:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an approved college or university.2. A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on the last two years of the

baccalaureate degree.3. A minimum combined score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative portions of

the GRE. While achieving 1000 on the GRE is not always necessary for admission, all potential students MUST take the GRE and submit scores to the University before they are admitted.

4. Two complete Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended.

If you meet the requirements of the Graduate Admissions Office, your records will be forwarded to the Department of Art Education for consideration by the graduate faculty. Students selecting a teacher certification program at Florida State University must also be formally admitted to the College of Education Teacher Education program prior to the student teaching semester. This should be done in the first semester after the student has been admitted to the graduate school. Applications can be obtained for admission to this program from the College of Education.

To apply for university admission, you will need to complete the FSU one-page application which can be found on the FSU web-site at www.fsu.edu and follow the “quick links” to Admissions. This can be completed and submitted electronically, followed by sending an application fee of $30.

For further information, please contact:

The Office of Graduate AdmissionsFlorida State UniversityA2500 University CenterTallahassee, FL 32306-2400

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Application deadlines for graduate programs in the Department of Art Education

For fall admission in the Art Education and Arts Administration programs, please apply by March 1 of the year you would like to begin. Earlier application is advised. Art Education and Arts Administration students may also apply for spring admission. The deadline is November 1.

The application deadline for the Art Therapy program is February 1 of the year you would like to begin. Earlier application is advised. Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview. Art Therapy students are only admitted for the fall semester.

Departmental Requirements: The Department of Art Education requires the following information prior to considering admission to our graduate programs:

1. Three letters of recommendation2. Slides of your art work and/or your writing samples3. Submission of a departmental questionnaire4. A personal statement of 1000 words5. Complete official transcripts from every college/university you have attended6. Writing Sample

Please send this information to:Susan MessersmithProgram CoordinatorDepartment of Art EducationFlorida State University028 William Johnston BuildingTallahassee, FL 32306-1232

Clearance for Admission: A review will be made of all documents by the graduate faculty. Acceptance or denial is based upon this review. Admission may be conditional pending removal of deficiencies, at which time full, regular admission can be considered. The deadline for submitting all application materials is approximately one month prior to the beginning of the term for which students wish to enter. Early submission of application is strongly encouraged.

Department of Art EducationCollege of Visual Arts, Theatre and Dance028 WJB(850) 644-5473Fax (850) 644-5067http//www.fsu.edu/~are

GRADUATE STUDENT INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE

Name_________________________________________________ Date____________

Address________________________________________________________________

Phone__________________________________ Proposed Starting Date_____________

The Graduate Faculty of the department is interested in knowing more about you. Please respond to the following items: use separate paper if necessary.

1. What graduate degree do you seek? ________________________________________ (MS, MA, Specialist, PhD, EdD)

2. What are your professional goals for the next five years?

3. How do you think this particular program will aid you in attaining your goals?

4. What do you perceive as your particular strengths and weaknesses?

5. What are your special interests in the field?

6. Any other comments which would help us know you better as a professional?

TEACHING ASSISTANT APPLICATION

Date ________________________ Social Security ______________________________

Name, Last _________________________ First ________________________ MI _____

Permanent Home Address __________________________________________________

DEGREE SOUGHT

Major: Art Education _____ Masters _____ Specialist______

GRE: Verbal:_______ Quantitative: ________ Total: ______________

GPA: Undergraduate Upper Division (Jr. & Sr. years): ________________________ Graduate: _________________________

List below, first the Bachelor’s and then in chronological order all colleges or universities attended:

Institution and Location Dates Attended Degree Conferred or Expected

Undergraduate Major (s): __________________________________________________

Undergraduate Minor (s) ___________________________________________________

Are you certified to teach? _____ If yes, specify years of experience: ________________Present certificate type: _____________________ State: ____________________

If the time spent since graduation from high school is not completely covered by educational experiences (excluding summers), indicate how you have spent your time:

Occupation Location Dates Nature of Work