Master of Art (M.A.E.) Education

A statement of purpose, approximately 500-750 words in length, that briefly describes the applicant’s interest in graduate study and research, indicating an avenue of inquiry that the applicant expects to explore. The statement should also include the applicant’s professional goals beyond graduate study and explain why VCU art education is suited to the applicant’s interests. The applicant should indicate which track of the MAE program is desired: the track designed for practicing art teachers or the MAE+ track, which allows students to earn both the MAE degree and teacher license at the same time. Please also indicate the preferred enrollment as either full-time or part-time and describe any previous teaching experiences.  

A current resume or CV. If the applicant has a website, please include a link in the CV/resume.

Portfolio: 10-15 images of personal or student work. Please show both breadth of media competency as well as depth of ability in at least one area. Write a caption for each work and clearly indicate if it is personal work or student work.