How to Apply - Master of Professional Studies in Art Education
Deadlines and Important Dates
Your degree application, including receipt of all application materials, must be received by the following deadlines to be considered complete:
January 15 for early fall semester admission*
March 25 for late fall semester admission
October 1 for spring semester admission
*Please note that application portfolios submitted by the early deadline will be given priority consideration.
Admissions Help
If you have questions about the admissions process, contact our admissions counselors.
Prerequisites
For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.
Application Materials
Completed Graduate School application and nonrefundable application fee.
Statement of purpose in pursuing the MPS in Art Education
Three letters of recommendation
Teaching portfolio, including teaching philosophy and a sample of curricular materials developed by the applicant
Critical reflective written response to an article provided in the application. The response should outline the key arguments made by the author(s), a critical evaluation of the logic and assumptions in the article, and a connection to the applicant's own instructional or professional experience.
Curriculum vitae with evidence of professional leadership and service
English Proficiency — The language of instruction at Penn State is English. All international applicants must take and submit scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with some exceptions. Minimum test scores and exceptions are found in the English Proficiency section on the Graduate School "How to Apply" page.
Two official transcripts from each institution attended, mailed to:
Karen Keifer-Boyd
Lead Faculty, MPS Program
School of Visual Arts
The Pennsylvania State University
210 Arts Cottage
University Park PA 16802
Phone: 814-865-6570
Email: kk-b@psu.edu
How to Apply
- Read the admissions requirements.
- Begin the graduate school application.
- On the "Admissions and Program Information Portal" page, choose "Apply Now."
- When you get to the "Campus, Major, Degree & Semester" page:
- Choose "WORLD CAMPUS" as the campus.
- Choose "ART EDUCATION" as the major.
- Choose "M P S" as the degree.
Technical Requirements
Review the technical requirements for this degree program.