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    Arts Education: Preparation, MS

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    Syracuse, USMSIn-person15 months
    $78,600.00
    Tuition
    over 15mo
    46%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    39
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Arts Education: Preparation, MS at Syracuse University is a 39-credit, 15-month, in-person MS program based in Syracuse, US. Tuition is $78,600.

    About the program

    Meets requirements for New York State initial teaching certification in Visual Arts (all grades). Emphasizes arts and design practices for personal agency and social responsibility, developing arts and design curricula for teaching and learning in multiple contexts, and interdisciplinary research promoting creative leadership and social entrepreneurship.

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    12 months OPT (F-1). STEM OPT Extension may be available only if the program’s degree is STEM-designated for the student’s CIP code on the I-20.

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    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Arts Education: Preparation, MS at Syracuse University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Arts Education: Preparation, MS at Syracuse University is $78,600 across 39 required credits.
    Is Arts Education: Preparation, MS at Syracuse University online or in-person?
    Arts Education: Preparation, MS at Syracuse University is offered in-person.
    How long does Arts Education: Preparation, MS at Syracuse University take to complete?
    Arts Education: Preparation, MS at Syracuse University is structured around 15 months and 39 credits.
    How competitive is Arts Education: Preparation, MS at Syracuse University?
    Arts Education: Preparation, MS at Syracuse University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 46%.
    What work-permit options follow Arts Education: Preparation, MS at Syracuse University?
    Post-completion work rights for Arts Education: Preparation, MS at Syracuse University: 12 months OPT (F-1). STEM OPT Extension may be available only if the program’s degree is STEM-designated for the student’s CIP code on the I-20.