Fine Arts Teaching Degrees from Boston University Online

Boston University is one of the traditional academic institutions in this country that has embraced online education. Their new Master's in Art Education is an example of what a school with deep resources can do with the online experience when they try. Students who are artists or have a love of the arts and are working on a teaching degree can specialize in art education through the online master's program now being offered at BU.

The use of Web 2.0 tools along with the widespread broadband access makes arts education programs possible. The barriers between teaching degrees and distance learning are increasingly being circumnavigated by creative efforts put forth by both faculty and administrators. According to BU, the new degree program will have these advantages:

• An accelerated curriculum and competitive cost
• Access to Boston University's extensive, world-class resources
• Exposure to esteemed faculty who are talented artists in their own right
• An intimate program approach, focusing on artistic growth and child-centered art education
• An optional, on-campus studio session focused on personal artistic development
• No GRE requirement

The degree in Art Education is matched in the audio sector by an existing Master's in Music Education program that launched online a couple of years ago. The BU music faculty has developed the tools and the software design to deliver both music theory classes and the mechanics of music education utilizing online education formats. There is a PhD in Music Education available online as well.

In the University's words: "Now, graduate degrees in music education are available for working professionals worldwide through the Boston University School of Music online education program. The master and doctoral degree in music education provides students with a highly immersive experience via a variety of instructional approaches.
Boston University's online music education students receive the benefit of a time-honored music education program and a proven curriculum."

Both of these programs are golden opportunities for teachers who wish to move into fine arts education and need the educational credentials to do so. The bigger challenge may be finding K-12 schools that still have music and fine arts programs.

• Earn your online music degree via part-time study - Complete coursework in about 17-20 months (Master's students) or 24 months (Doctoral students).
• Learn from renowned music education faculty - Each faculty member is a recognized authority in music education, music theory, or musicology.