Welcome to Art Education/Art Therapy Program Area
Art Education was established in 1927 under the directorship of Dr. Jane Betsy Welling, a charismatic professor, who believed in the value of art in everyday life, in the discovery and learning of all people, and service to the community. Today, our programs strive to provide coursework that is grounded in current research, and taught by instructors with a passion for their work.
Undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered in two different program areas: Visual Arts Education (VAE), and Art Therapy. In VAE, students may earn a bachelor’s degree (BS) and initial certification in visual arts education, a master’s degree in Art Education (M.Ed.) for individuals who are already certified art teachers. For students holding fine arts degrees who desire a master’s degree and initial certification, a master of arts in teaching degree (MAT) is available, or post-bachelor’s certification. An M.Ed degree is also offered for students interested in becoming art therapists. For students wishing to become art therapists as well as counselors, a Master of Arts (MA) in counseling with concentration in art therapy combines these two professional preparations. A doctoral program is also available for those wishing to further their studies in Curriculum, or Policy areas.
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- Apply NOW for GO-GIRL Summer Academies 2012
- May 16 2012Towers Residential SuitesFormer GO-GIRLs in grades 7-12 are invted to attend ONE of two summer residential academies. The theme of the acdamies is "Just Breath" and will focus on careers related to air quality and related health issues. During each academy, girls will attend an opening dinner reception with parents on Sunday evening. Girls will spend the next 3 days on campus guided by an undergraduate student mentor attending Wayne State University. After the academies girls will stay connected to their mentor coach via social media during the up coming academic year. The Academies are offered at no cost to participants. The deadline for applications is May 31st. The Academy dates are: Academy 1: Sunday, June 17th- Wednesday, June 20thAcademy 2: Sunday, August 19th- Wednesday, August 22nd
- College of Education Teacher Certification Meeting
- May 21 2012 at 3:00 PMCollege of EducationIf you have a bachelor's degree in a field other than Education and would like to become a certified teacher, we invite you to attend an information meeting to learn more about the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) and Post-Bachelor Certification Programs at WSU. Attendees must possess or be within one year of completing a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university. Please bring legible copies of all transcripts to the Education Building, Room 300, 3rd floor.
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Art Education-Art Therapy Program