UGA Graduate School - Degree Programs: Art Education (EdD)

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Art Education (EdD)

Degree: Doctoral Degrees

The primary purpose of the program is to prepare art teachers at the elementary, middle and high school levels in order to promote the role of the visual arts in learning; to nurture aesthetic sensitivity, to foster critical thinking abilities, and to develop visual literacy. Students may also work toward careers with other agencies and institutions such as community centers and art museums. The BFA degree is a prerequisite for initial teacher certification.

School/College	College of Education Aderhold Hall Athens, GA 30602-7101 Phone: 706/542- 6446
Academic Department	Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Road Athens, GA 30602 Phone: 706/542-1636

Contacts
Graduate Coordinator	Mary Pearse	706/542-1624
The work taken for the degree does not need to be consecutive and may be taken in the summer. In-service course work, special weekend classes and UGA classes at the centers in Gwinnett, Dahlonega and elsewhere may also be taken. At the completion of 12 hours of graduate study, the student must pass a continuance examination administered by the art education faculty before being admitted as a candidate for the degree. During the final semester of the program of study, the candidate must pass a final oral examination administered by the art education faculty. A student must enroll for a minimum of 3 hours of credit the semester in which degree requirements are completed.
Degree	Code	Course Descriptions
EdD	096B	Find Courses

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