Graduate Programs

The School of Art at Kent State University provides abundant opportunities for graduate students to advance their skills in all areas of visual art, offering degrees in Art Education, Art History and Studio Art.  We offer the only M.F.A. program in northeast Ohio, and are the only public institution in the state to offer this breadth of studio specialties. 

*University application fees will be waived through Dec. 1, 2020. Applicants who are applying for the Studio Art program will need to pay the fee for the portfolio platform, SlideRoom. 

Kent State University’s School of Art offers these graduate degrees:

M.A. in Art Education - Students may choose between a traditional (on-campus) degree, the 100% online degree, or a hybrid degree, with courses taken both online and on campus. In addition, an M.A.T. with an emphasis in Art Education is also offered through the College of Education, Health, and Human Services, which includes eligibility for pre-K-12 licensure in the visual arts from the State of Ohio. 

Art Education Graduate Program

M.F.A. or M.A. in Studio Art - M.F.A. students may choose a concentration in Ceramics, Drawing, Glass, Painting, Jewelry/Metals/Enameling, Print Media and Photography, Sculpture and Expanded Media, or Textiles.  

Studio Art Graduate Program

M.A. in Art History - Students may specialize in African, American, Medieval, Renaissance, Early Modern, Modern, American, or Contemporary art and critical theory.

Art History Graduate Program

Highlights of our program include:

• Dedicated studio space for studio art graduate students

• Competitive Graduate Assistantships that offer tuition remission and a stipend

• Teaching and research opportunities

• Access to world-class museums and research libraries 

• Working with a range of graduate faculty 

• Renowned visiting artist program

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities, equipment and tools

• Travel study opportunities every semester 

All of the School of Art studios and classrooms are located under one roof in the Center for the Visual Arts, which had its grand opening in 2016.

For more information or to schedule a visit, contact Graduate Coordinator, Peter Johnson at pjohns35@kent.edu or 330-672-1362. Visit the Graduate Admissions page linked below for more information on how to apply.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

FALL ADMISSION: FEBRUARY 2

ART EDUCATION FALL DEADLINE: APRIL 15 for assistantship consideration; JUNE 12 for final deadline to enter program

Applications completed after the deadline will not be reviewed. Due to the time constraints of the admissions process, all applications must meet the above deadlines. 

Graduate Admissions