Art Education MAT
Become a leader in art education.
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Bring your artistic practice to the classroom.
Students with a bachelor’s degree in art studio or art history can expand and deepen their understanding of art education, theory and curriculum development in the Master of Arts in Teaching program. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be eligible for full certification to teach art in all grades (pre-K-12) in Rhode Island.
Designed for You
- This program is for art practitioners and art educators who do not have K-12 teaching certification and wish to become eligible.
Our Art Faculty
![Craig Bachman](/sites/default/files/styles/width_260/public/2023-02/180927_craig_bachman_009-360x460.jpg?itok=_mI-FALB)
Mr. Craig R. Bachman
- Professor
![Nancy Bockbrader](/sites/default/files/styles/width_260/public/2023-09/230823_nancy_bockbrader_004-360x460.jpg?itok=Zmac-M4C)
Ms. Nancy K. Bockbrader
- Professor
![Doug Bosch](/sites/default/files/styles/width_260/public/2021-04/210309_doug_bosch_007.jpg?itok=8TFVPX_7)
Mr. Douglas A. Bosch
- Professor
![Stephen Fisher](/sites/default/files/styles/width_260/public/2022-11/221003_stephen_fisher_003.jpg?itok=VrWFN4B0)
Mr. Stephen E. Fisher
- Professor
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Mr. Heemong Kim
- Professor
![William Martin](/sites/default/files/styles/width_260/public/2023-09/230823_bill_martin_003-360x460.jpg?itok=Wf0BbPeE)
Mr. William G. Martin
- Professor
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Amy Montali
- Professor
![Sara Picard](/sites/default/files/styles/width_260/public/2024-07/sara-picard-360x460-profile.jpg?itok=b8kNEPxU)
Dr. Sara M. Picard
- Associate Professor
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Dianne M. Reilly
- Professor
![Natasha Seaman](/sites/default/files/styles/width_260/public/2023-09/230823_natasha_seaman_004-360x460.jpg?itok=eoyI6dU4)
Dr. Natasha Seaman
- Professor
![Rebecca Shipe](/sites/default/files/styles/width_260/public/2022-11/221013_rebecca_shipe_001-360x460.jpg?itok=ZUmpvY0-)
Dr. Rebecca Shipe
- Associate Professor
![Richard Whitten](/sites/default/files/styles/width_260/public/2023-02/230207_richard_whitten_001-360x460.jpg?itok=oGx_DlQw)
Richard C. Whitten
- Professor
Ensuring That You’ll Be Ready
![Rebecca Shipe](/sites/default/files/styles/width_360/public/2024-09/188x250px-rebecca-shipe.jpg?itok=jQT1UEAk)
Rebecca Shipe
“RIC is the only public education institution in the state to offer a graduate degree in art education that leads to teacher certification. As the state’s leading institution in teacher education, RIC is noted for its dedication to the best in personalized education and for preparing tomorrow’s teachers to meet the challenges of the 21st century.”
An Affordable Pathway to a Fulfilling and Reliable Career
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The demand for passionate, qualified educators has never been greater.
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Take the Next Step
Arts and Sciences
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is a community of scholars that pride themselves on academic excellence, diversity and service.
- emailDeanFAS@eduftp.net
- phone401-456-8106
- placeGaige Hall
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