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.
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.
New this year: All accepted M.F.A. students will receive a graduate assistantship with a full tuition waiver and a stipend.
M.A. in Art History - Students may specialize in geographic regions—including African, American, Asian, or European art—or historic periods—including Medieval, Renaissance, Modern, or Contemporary art.
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, Shawn Powell at spowel31@kent.edu or call 330-672-9728. Visit the Graduate Admissions page linked below for more information on how to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
FALL ADMISSION: TBA
The admission cycle for fall 2023 is now closed and we are no longer accepting applications. We invite you to consider applying to our program when the next application cycle opens in August of 2023 for Fall 2024 admission. Our application deadline for the School of Art is generally in early February, so please be sure to check our website next fall for exact deadlines and ensure that all application materials arrive by that date to qualify for admission consideration.