The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) offers several pathways to Virginia teaching certification in arts education focus areas, including graduate certificates in Art Education Licensure, PK-12 Music or PK-12 Theater Education, as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT).
Supported by the teacher preparation team in Mason’s College of Education and Human Development, CVPA provides dedicated advising, area-specific courses, in-classroom teaching placements, and licensure resources for all future arts educators. Learn about requirements for teacher preparation programs.
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Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is a pre-service graduate degree for students that already have an undergraduate degree in a related field. At the culmination of completing coursework and a semester of student teaching, students satisfy Commonwealth of Virginia requirements to attain licensure in PreK-12 Art. The 30-credit degree program includes studio components, site observations at surrounding public schools, contemporary theory and curriculum design.
Admission to this program is a multi-step process:
1) review the program's admissions requirements, and
2) apply to George Mason University.
3) If your program requires a portfolio or pre-screening materials, you will be provided a link to SlideRoom during the admissions process.
Applicants who apply for licensure programs must go through the Content Area Review process.