Art Education, PhD
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with a major in art education is designed for individuals who wish to teach pre-service art education or art museum education at the university level or to pursue scholarly inquiry and/or leadership roles in public and private education settings. Applicants to the program must have completed the equivalent of a master’s degree in art education or related field and have obtained teacher certification in art. Those who do not hold a master’s degree in art education or have never obtained teacher certification may still be accepted to the program but may be required to complete additional semester hours of studio art, art education, or certification leveling course work, which will be determined on an individual basis and in consultation with the student’s major advisor.
The program consists of a minimum of 60 hours:
12 hours of doctoral core of art education classes
12 hours in a specialization (must be approved by major professor)
9 hours of research courses
6 hours of theoretical/conceptual framework courses (must be approved by major professor)
9 hours of electives (it is strongly recommended that 6 of these hours be reserved for the last semester of course work)
12 hours of dissertation
Doctoral degrees are conferred in recognition of scholarship as shown by (1) the satisfactory completion of a prescribed course of study, (2) the ability to function at a professional level in the designated area of major, (3) the completion of examinations showing a satisfactory grasp of the field of specialization and its relation to allied areas and (4) the preparation of a dissertation demonstrating ability to investigate a problem with originality and independent thought. The candidate must earn a minimum of 60 hours of graduate credit beyond the master’s degree and must complete the doctoral residence requirement.
Successful completion of a qualifying examination determines admission to candidacy. Once admitted to candidacy by the dean of the Toulouse Graduate School, the doctoral student must conduct independent research in the field of specialization and submit a dissertation. The final oral examination will be a defense of the completed dissertation.
For additional information concerning doctoral study in art education, contact the College of Visual Arts and Design, Department of Art Education and Art History.
Campus Information
Denton
Located in Denton and established in 1890, UNT is one of the nation鈥檚 largest public research universities with more than 39,000 students. UNT has fulfilled its mission to lead the way in educating young men and women and create leaders with great vision.
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Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The University of North Texas currently employs over 5,000 students through one of three types of employment: 1) Regular Hourly jobs, 2) Work Study positions, 3) Eagle Internships. Working at UNT is ideal for students due to convenient location, flexible scheduling, social networking, and the opportunity to develop relevant, transferable skills.
1. Hourly Student Employment
• All UNT students are eligible for Hourly Student Employment jobs.
• 100% of the paycheck is funded by the hiring department.
• Students are allowed to work up to 25 hours a week.
• Minimum pay is $7.25, but positions may start at a higher rate.
2. Work Study Positions
• Open to UNT students who have received and accepted Federal Work Study in their University of North Texas Financial Aid Package.
• 30% of the paycheck is funded by the hiring department, and 70% is funded by the federal government.
• Students are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week.
• Minimum pay is $7.25, but positions may start at a higher rate.
3. Eagle Internships
• Open to all UNT students.
• Paid On-Campus Internship in a department related to the student’s major (eligible for Work Study).
• Minimum of 10 weeks.
• Typically, one semester but potential to extend for an additional semester.
• Only 30 positions on campus.
• Students receive 30 hours of Professional and Personal Growth Programming.
• Students may also use this program for academic credit (subject to requirements of major/college).
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
IB (International Baccalaureate)
Grade 5 or above on the Higher-Level English A1 subject
College Level English courses
Students must complete two college-level, academic English courses and earn a total of 6 credit hours with a grade of C or better in BOTH courses at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or one of the above listed English speaking countries.
Earned College hours
Completion of 30 hours of college-level, academic coursework with an overall GPA of 2.25 at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or one of the above listed English speaking countries. Student must be enrolled at the time of application and must have maintained continuous enrollment prior to their transfer to UNT to meet this requirement.
Achieve a Qualifying Score on an English Language Proficiency Test Accepted by UNT:
Arrange to have official test scores sent to UNT.
UNT test score reporting code (TOEFL, SAT, GRE/GMAT): 6481
TOEFL/IELTS scores must have been taken in the last 2 years. The only exception when a student can submit a score for a test taken more than 2 years ago is if the student has been continuously studying at a college or university within the U.S
AP English Language & Composition Exams - Score of 5
GCE (General Certificate of Education), GCSE, IGCSE - C or higher in English Language
IELTS - Overall band 6.5 or higher
TOEFL - Internet-Based (IBT): 79 Paper-Based: 550
PTE - Score of 53 or higher
ACT - 21 or higher on English
CAE (Cambridge Advanced Exam) - B or higher
CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency) - C or higher
MELAB (official version) - 80 or higher
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
107096 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 85 USD