The master's degree in art and design education is designed to prepare students to be leaders, scholars and risk-takers in the field of art and design education in K-12 schools, colleges, universities, museums and cultural institutions. This program helps students build upon their personal strengths to advocate for art and design in schools and create diverse programs that appeal to students and communities alike.
Graduate Catalog Program Information
Affiliated College: School of Art and Design
Degree(s) Offered: M.S. in Art and Design
Area(s) of Emphasis
Program Requires GRE: No
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Additional Application Materials
View application instructions.
| Internationals Living Abroad | Applicants Residing in the U.S. | Priority Consideration | Assistantship Consideration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | May 1 | November 1 | March 1 | March 1 |
| Spring | October 1 | December 10 | November 1 | |
| Summer | June 1 | March 1 |
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School of Art and Design
Art Building Room 216
Program website
artgradcoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-1473
Director of Graduate Studies
Michael Barnes
mbarnes@niu.edu
Application Contact
Kryssi Staikidis, Ph.D.
kstaikidis@niu.edu