Art Teacher Education Admissions

University Admission Requirements

A student applying to a master's program must:

• have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so within one academic year
• have a minimum 2.8 GPA (on a scale in which an A is a 4.0) for the last 60 hours of undergraduate work
• present unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term. If accepted, official transcripts can be emailed from the university to GraduateAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, Graduate School, 209 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL 61790-4040.

International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Office of Admissions.

Additional Program Admission Requirements

To be considered for this program, you must submit the following materials:

• 10 to 15 examples of your artwork and/or examples of work by your students
• Statement of intent in applying
• At least three writing examples (papers, teaching philosophy, brochures, lesson plans, artist statement, proposals, etc.)
• CV or current resume
• Names and email addresses of two references for letters of recommendation within the online application

The GRE is not required for admission to this program.

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Admission Dates and Deadlines

Graduate Coordinator