Master of Arts

Applications for admission to a Master of Arts (M.A.) program in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching are made to the Graduate Admissions Office. Admission is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria, including the following:

1. A completed application form to the M.A. program.
2. New York state initial certification for teaching visual arts. (Applicants who have provisional certification rather than initial certification should see the appropriate graduate program director for program alternatives.)
3. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 in each of two categories:
   1. Overall undergraduate course work;
   2. Course work in the content area in which certification will be sought.
   3. Applicants with GPAs between 2.5 and 2.75 may be accepted provisionally, subject to special conditions.
4. A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
5. Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate course work.
6. A portfolio of artworks (or photographs thereof), including a drawing, a painting, a sculpture, and one additional submission of the applicant's choice.

The department understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a student's potential for success in the program. Candidates may wish to apply even if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience may compensate.

Matriculated students must complete a minimum of 24 s.h. of the M.A. program in residence at Hofstra University. No more than 9 s.h. may be transferred into the program. A maximum of 12 s.h. of graduate course work leading toward the M.A. degree may be completed prior to matriculation in the program.

Master of Science in Education

Applications for admission to Master of Science in Education programs in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching are made to the Graduate Admissions Office. Admissions decisions are based on comprehensive reviews of the following:

1. A completed application form to the master's program.
2. Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, at least one indicating conferral of a baccalaureate degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 in
   1. Overall course work, and
   2. Course work in fine arts and art history.
3. A written personal statement describing the candidate's goals in the teaching profession and in graduate studies.
4. Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate studies.
5. A portfolio of arts works (or photographs thereof), including a drawing, a painting, a sculpture, and one additional submission of the student's choice.

The faculty of the Department of Curriculum and Teaching recognize that a single criterion may not reliably predict a candidate's potential for success in a graduate program and in the teaching profession. Accordingly, candidates may wish to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but believe that other aspects of their experience may compensate. Students who do not meet the admissions requirements may be advised to complete prerequisite courses under a planned program before becoming eligible for admission. A maximum of 12 s.h. of graduate course work leading toward the M.S. in Education may be completed prior to matriculation in the program.