Program type
Thesis
Art Education (PhD)
Primary campus
Sir George Williams (SGW)
Duration
4 years
Credits
90 credits
Start term
Fall
Program overview
The PhD in Art Education, the only one of its kind in Canada, is designed to offer students advanced study and research training in the teaching of visual arts. The art educator is both teacher and artist. Students develop their own research direction in collaboration with the research and teaching expertise of the graduate faculty. Program course work emphasizes the development of critical abilities and research practices so that graduates may become leading contributors to the field of art education.
Admission requirements
- MA in Art Education with superior standing from a recognized university.
- Candidate possessing an MFA must also complete the art education readings and research methods courses of the MA in Art Education.
- Teaching experience, certification or related professional experience.
- Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the Graduate Admission page for further information on the Language Proficiency requirements and exemptions.
This program is recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Education for purposes of perfectionnement.
Other programs of interest
Education (PhD)
- Thesis
Contribute to cutting-edge research in education and acquire advanced knowledge of the qualitative and quantitative methods used in educational research.
Department
Faculty