art education
Art education is more than just creativity—it’s a pathway to critical thinking, self-expression, and social impact. Kent State’s online Master’s in Art Education prepares educators to inspire students while integrating the arts into broader learning experiences. This program empowers teachers to develop innovative curricula, advocate for the arts in education, and shape well-rounded, socially engaged learners.
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At Kent State University, we believe in the power of teachers to be agents of structural and social change, transforming and improving lives. America’s schools need teachers who help develop socially responsible citizens and an educated workforce equipped with life skills.
A visual arts education provides academic achievement, social and emotional development, civic engagement, and equitable opportunity. Art education also leads to increased self-confidence and self-understanding, enhanced communication skills, and improved cognition.1