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About

School of Visual Arts is a private art school that educates 7,000 students. Its mission is to educate future generations of artists, designers and creative professionals. SVA believes diversity and inclusion are the cornerstones of building a community by honoring multiple approaches of learning and making by artists from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

Among the 43,000 alums are Academy, Emmy, and Grammy award winners, as well as MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellows, whose work can be found in The Museum of Modern Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and more.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is for artists interested in acquiring an initial New York state teaching certification in PreK-12 visual arts. 

This degree program will provide you with:

  • The skills to create dynamic and engaging art lessons
  • Innovative and caring teaching strategies to use in the classroom
  • An understanding of how to incorporate the New York State Learning Standards into your lessons

You will leave the program prepared for workshops mandated by the New York State Education Department, teacher certification exams and fingerprinting approval.

  • College or University
  • New York, NY

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application

The School of Visual Arts has earned the following distinctions: 

  • Extremely high teacher retention rate
  • Local principals highly regard graduates due to their preparedness 
  • Accreditation by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
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Master’s & certification

Master of Arts in Teaching

  • From 10 to 22 months

    Program Duration

  • In-person

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

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Program

Program Info

The Master of Arts in Teaching program is an excellent fit for you if you:

  • Have your undergraduate degree in studio art or a related subject.
  • Are a future teacher passionate about your practice and want to provide your community with the benefits of artmaking through education in the PreK-12 visual arts classroom.
  • Want support from professionals in the art education field to navigate the New York State teacher certification requirements.
  • See the art classroom as a place for social change and uplifting the voices of all students.
  • Believe in equity, freedom of expression, social responsibility and lifelong learning.
  • Want an individualized approach to your artistic practice and personal interests in arts-based research.

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • May 15, 2025

    Fall

  • Jan. 15, 2026

    Fall

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

  • $68,760

    In State Tuition

  • $68,760

    Out of State Tuition

  • $80

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at School of Visual Arts have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with School of Visual Arts to see if you can, too!

Amount
Description

Up to $20,000

Scholarships

The School of Visual Arts offers departmental scholarships based on merit. These scholarships include the Catherine Rosamond Scholarship, Rose Viggiano Scholarship and the Whitfeld Lovell Scholarship. The award amount ranges from $5,000- $20,000.

Up to $2,000

Scholarships

The School of Visual Arts offers a matching scholarship of up to $2,000 if you find additional funding from an outside source.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Visual Arts (all grades)

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