The Art Education concentration accepts application on a rolling basis, application opens Sept 1. Completed applications should be received at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the semester in which the applicant intends to enroll.

Summer

Unofficial transcripts from al post-secondary institutions should be uploaded with your electronic application and may be used for departmental admission review purposes. If offered admission, you will be directed and required to submit to the JMU Graduate School an official transcript from any institution from which a degree has been awarded to finalize your admission. Transcripts are considered official if they are sent to JMU directly from the issuing institution.

• Teaching philosophy (1 to 2 pages)
• Personal statement as an indication of preparation for graduate study
• Three letters of recommendation
• Sample lesson plan demonstrating comprehensive art education
• Evidence of current teaching license
• Praxis II Art Content Knowledge test is required. Applicants may submit a Praxis II Art test score of at least 158 or a copy of a current art teaching license.

• Application --> Visit the Online Application at this link
• Application fee

International Graduate Information

Details regarding transcripts and credential evaluations from non-US academic institutions can be found on the Transcripts & Credential Evaluation webpage. 

This program meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Please refer to the JMU Professional Licensure Program Status by Jurisdiction Index to determine if this JMU program meets the educational requirements specified by the associated licensing or certification agency in the state or territory in which you are located while enrolled and other states and territories. Requirements vary by state and are subject to change. The information provided is current as of the review date indicated in the table.