Graduate Programs
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the graduate degree, students in Art are expected to be able to:
- Produce creative works or scholarly projects integrating knowledge of art or art history specialization.
- Illustrate a breadth of understanding of various specializations within art or art history.
- Evaluate area of research in relation to contemporary art.
- Evaluate area of research in relation to historical theories and art.
- Organize a professional art exhibition or produce an art historical research project.
Accreditation and/or Program/Cluster Review
Bowling Green State University [BGSU] is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. BGSU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 01/01/1916. The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation was received in 2012 - 2013. Questions should be directed to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
Professional Licensure (If applicable)
Bowling Green State University programs leading to licensure, certification and/or endorsement, whether delivered online, face-to-face or in a blended format, satisfy the academic requirements for those credentials set forth by the State of Ohio.
Requirements for licensure, certification and/or endorsement eligibility vary greatly from one profession to another and from state to state. The Art program does not lead to professional licensure.
Gainful Employment (If applicable)
Under the Higher Education Act Title IV disclosure requirements, an institution must provide current and prospective students with information about each of its programs that prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.
The Art program is not a recognized occupation that requires a Gainful Employment disclosure.
Art Education - Master of Arts
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the graduate degree, students in Art Education are expected to be able to:
- Analyze the changing knowledge base of visual arts education including visual culture, contemporary art, student development research, and critical engagements with technology;
- Appraise verbal, visual, and written communication that supports effective and sustained research, exploration, and collaboration with others concerning issues related to the fields of visual arts education;
- Compare and contrast independent as well as collaborative qualitative research methodologies that organize data and assess applied theory, field-based analysis, and strategies of design thinking;
- Examine and distinguish developmental and leadership opportunities among those who design, write, and apply high quality curricula, assessment plans, and transformative learning within visual arts education;
- Perform public advocacy, generate consensus, and initiate positive outcomes for diverse communities of learners within K-12 Art Education, Community Arts Education, Art Museum Education, and visual/sensory literacy programs;
- Prioritize reflective practices that inform the personal and professional development of artist-teachers; and,
- Create new constructs for content knowledge, research results, artistic skills, leadership experiences, and the value of human diversity within future teaching responsibilities.
Accreditation and/or Program/Cluster Review
Bowling Green State University [BGSU] is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. BGSU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 01/01/1916. The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation was received in 2012 - 2013. Questions should be directed to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
Professional Licensure (If applicable)
Bowling Green State University programs leading to licensure, certification and/or endorsement, whether delivered online, face-to-face or in a blended format, satisfy the academic requirements for those credentials set forth by the State of Ohio.
Requirements for licensure, certification and/or endorsement eligibility vary greatly from one profession to another and from state to state. The Art Education program does not lead to professional licensure.
Gainful Employment (If applicable)
Under the Higher Education Act Title IV disclosure requirements, an institution must provide current and prospective students with information about each of its programs that prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.
The Art Education program is not a recognized occupation that requires a Gainful Employment disclosure.
Art History - Master of Art
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the graduate degree, students in Art History are expected to be able to:
- Produce creative works or scholarly projects integrating knowledge of art or art history specialization.
- Illustrate a breadth of understanding of various specializations within art or art history.
- Evaluate area of research in relation to contemporary art.
- Evaluate area of research in relation to historical theories and art.
- Organize a professional art exhibition or produce an art historical research project.
Accreditation and/or Program/Cluster Review
Bowling Green State University [BGSU] is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. BGSU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 01/01/1916. The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation was received in 2012 - 2013. Questions should be directed to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
Professional Licensure (If applicable)
Bowling Green State University programs leading to licensure, certification and/or endorsement, whether delivered online, face-to-face or in a blended format, satisfy the academic requirements for those credentials set forth by the State of Ohio.
Requirements for licensure, certification and/or endorsement eligibility vary greatly from one profession to another and from state to state. The Art History program does not lead to professional licensure.
Gainful Employment (If applicable)
Under the Higher Education Act Title IV disclosure requirements, an institution must provide current and prospective students with information about each of its programs that prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.
The Art History program is not a recognized occupation that requires a Gainful Employment disclosure.