The online Master of Arts in Art Education (MAAE) attracts students from across the United States and around the world. They have diverse educational, professional and cultural backgrounds and a range of artistic and educative interests. The program’s internationally renowned faculty, leading-edge curriculum and immersive studio experiences provide you with a transformative education that helps you advance your career in meaningful ways.
We are here to guide you through every step of the admissions process and answer any questions you may have about requirements, application materials, deadlines and more. If you would like assistance, please contact one of our enrollment advisors at (877) 360-1859 or onlinearteducation@arts.ufl.edu.
You have three opportunities to begin the program each year and, for your convenience, we accept degree applications continuously throughout the year. Upcoming start dates and application deadlines are:
| Semester Start | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Spring 2021 (January 4, 2021) | October 23, 2020 |
We encourage all students to submit their application well in advance of the deadline for their desired start date. Though we can provide limited flexibility with application deadlines, there is no guarantee that you will be able to start in the semester you want if you miss the posted deadline. Please contact an enrollment advisor at (877) 360-1859 or onlinearteducation@arts.ufl.edu with any questions or concerns about deadlines.
Your application will be reviewed on the strength of your ability for graduate studies. The online MAAE Admissions Committee considers the whole person when evaluating applicants and requires no GRE.* Additionally, if you fall short of the minimum GPA requirement, you may be admitted conditionally based on the strength of your overall application.
*GRE scores are required only from applicants who have not earned a degree in the United States.
To give yourself the best chance for acceptance into the program, take time to review the admissions requirements now and check them off one by one as you complete the application process.
Review the Application Materials Instructions section below this checklist for important details and requirements.
To review your application, we accept unofficial or official transcripts. Applicants are encouraged to upload unofficial transcripts with their application. Ideally, unofficial transcripts appear as full PDF copies showing all completed courses, final grades, and a degree statement if applicable. Students who are accepted into the program, however, must submit official copies before they can register for their second term.
Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded in PDF format to the UF Graduate Application.
For official transcripts: When possible, applicants should opt for electronic transcripts to be delivered to te@admissions.ufl.edu. Transcripts must be mailed directly to Admissions in order to be considered official. When electronic transcripts are unavailable, please send hard copies to:
If a street address is required, mail the transcript to:
Your personal statement should be one to two pages in length and describe your interest in our program, goals and relevant experience/background.
We require three current letters of recommendation from a current supervisor/principal, former supervisor/principal or professor, or others who are qualified to speak to your ability to be successful in a graduate program (no letters from friends, family or clergy). You can solicit these recommendations through the Graduate Application.
Submit 10 professional-quality images of your recent artwork to ufl.slideroom.com. Applicants with teaching experience may choose to submit images of student artwork as a supplement to this requirement, but it is not required for admission.
SlideRoom Instructions
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Note: SlideRoom offers additional submission instructions. For technical assistance, email SlideRoom Support.
Your resume/CV should be current and highlight previous professional and academic experience, as well as achievements and awards.
Submit a writing sample, such as research paper, article, or other example of academic writing in the area of art education. Writing samples should also be submitted via SlideRoom (see above). Applicants without an academic writing sample such as those without teaching experience may submit two writing samples, one from each of the following categories:
Category A
Category B
Please note that lesson plans, curriculum plans, sample assessments and other non-academic writing will not be accepted as writing samples; however, if students believe their application will be made stronger through their submission, they can include these documents as supplementary digital portfolio items.
Please take a moment to review the program’s Technical Requirements.
You can check the receipt of materials by the Office of Admissions and status of your application here. The Office of Admissions’ Online Status page will only reflect information concerning materials forwarded directly to the Office of Admissions, not information about the receipt of materials required to be sent directly to your academic unit.
Decisions are made at the departmental level for graduate applications. If your application is complete, the department will forward it to the online MAAE Admissions Committee for final review. You will receive their decision via email, from the director for distance education for the College of the Arts, Phillip Herr-Klepacki.
Students may be eligible to transfer up to 9 semester credits of graduate-level work from an institution approved by the UF Graduate School. Petitions for transfer of credit for a master’s degree must be made during the student’s first term of enrollment.
To learn more about University of Florida’s online Master of Arts in Art Education download a brochure, fill out the fields below or call us at (877) 360-1859 to talk with one of our Enrollment Advisors.
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