M.A. in Teaching - Fine Arts 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Utah |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

10,205 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Mar, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

MayStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

In only two years, you can earn an online master’s in teaching fine arts degree from the University of Utah. The program’s coursework in leadership, curriculum design, and instructional methods helps you perfect your teaching practice and improve arts experiences for your students. 

Unlike many teaching programs, UOnline’s MAT-FA doesn’t require you to have a Utah professional educator license. This means you get to interact with artists and educators from diverse backgrounds and earn a master’s degree through a more accessible path. You can conveniently complete coursework online while still engaging with your professors and classmates through group projects, discussions, and peer reviews. Two on-campus residencies and three teaching practicums provide hands-on learning experiences both inside and outside the traditional classroom. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

In only two years, you can earn an online master’s in teaching fine arts degree from the University of Utah. The program’s coursework in leadership, curriculum design, and instructional methods helps you perfect your teaching practice and improve arts experiences for your students. 

Unlike many teaching programs, UOnline’s MAT-FA doesn’t require you to have a Utah professional educator license. This means you get to interact with artists and educators from diverse backgrounds and earn a master’s degree through a more accessible path. You can conveniently complete coursework online while still engaging with your professors and classmates through group projects, discussions, and peer reviews. Two on-campus residencies and three teaching practicums provide hands-on learning experiences both inside and outside the traditional classroom. 

Admission Requirements

110+
80+
6.5+
We expect online MAT-FA candidates to have a commitment to the demands of graduate study and meet at least one of the following criteria:
  • A bachelor's degree in a specific art form
  • A state arts endorsement in theater, dance, visual arts, film or music
  • A cognate education degree suitable to the study of arts teaching
  • Commensurate arts teaching experience


As part of your master’s in art education online application, you must submit the following materials:


  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose: Describe your background, interests and goals in the study of arts education.
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae: List your educational background and experience.
  • Letter of recommendation: One letter is required, but you have the option to submit a second letter. 
  • Arts Teaching Portfolio that must include:

    Three lesson plans that focus on work in the traditional classroom and alongside community organizations/participants accepted
    One five-to-eight-minute long arts teaching video
    Images of youth work and/or performances conducted alongside various community members
    Optional: Additional creative work

  • Current background check: Submit documentation of a cleared background check.

15 Mar 2026
2 Years
May

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
10,205 USD
International
10,205 USD

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