In the Master of Arts in Art Education (MAAE), students learn to harness their creativity and expertise to become change-makers in art education and research. You’ll gain the tools and insights to move beyond traditional approaches to art education—creating meaningful, transformative experiences in classrooms, communities, and the world beyond.
As the only university east of Quebec to offer Art Education studies at the graduate level, we immerse future art educators in a theory-rich academic experience, rigorous research training and a field-based practicum.
Our program reflects the evolving roles of art educators across a range of professional settings—including community organizations, NGOs, museums, galleries, and educational institutions. Through diverse course offerings, we prepare innovative educators to thrive in these varied contexts and foster a culture that values creativity, diversity, and lifelong learning.
We encourage students to draw on their life experiences and connect their passion for art and teaching with pedagogical theory, conceptual insight, and critical reflection. Courses model and cultivate socially responsible, high-impact teaching practices across diverse art education settings.
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Students will explore current methodologies relevant to specific art education practices and may receive advanced training in:
The Master of Arts in Art Education (MAAE) prepares graduates for diverse careers and leadership roles in teaching, curriculum development, museum and gallery education, community arts programming, and arts advocacy. Graduates often work as art educators, program directors, outreach coordinators, or researchers, applying their skills in schools, cultural institutions, nonprofits, and community organizations.
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Contact the MAAE Program Director Dr. Nicole Lee nlee@nscad.ca or email graduate admissions
