Art and Art Education EdD

Applications for the Sep 2026 intake are open until Dec 1, 2026. Tuition is 34,971 USD per year.

The Doctor of Education in Art and Art Education prepares scholars and practitioners to conduct research and provide leadership in diverse art education settings. It focuses on developing expertise for roles beyond initial teacher certification, such as administrators and professors in higher education or leadership positions in cultural organizations.

Focus areas include Museum Education, Art Pedagogy, Creative Technologies, Community Arts.

The program requires 75 total credits, including a dissertation seminar sequence, research methods courses, content and studio courses in art education, and flexible coursework outside the program. Students must also fulfill a presentation requirement.

Graduates are prepared for roles as administrators and professors in art education departments, and for leadership positions in museums, school districts, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies.

Admission requires a Master's degree, at least five years of teaching or equivalent professional experience, an academic writing sample, and a digital portfolio. Applicants must submit an online application with a statement of purpose, resume, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and pay a $75 application fee. Finalists may be invited for an interview.

The programme totals about 75 credit hours. Full-Time Campus-Based, Part-Time Campus-Based. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes.

Teachers College has helped shape the field of special education and carries forward John Dewey’s global educational legacy. Graduate study focuses on pressing problems in education and related fields, with work spanning literacy, dual enrollment, educational technology, sustainability, youth mental health, and the public good. Students engage with research, special lectures, colloquia, and workshops alongside their academic programs.

The College connects professional preparation with practical innovation. Student innovators can validate education technology tools, connect with alumni, and develop projects intended to create educational impact. Its community also includes educators, researchers, faculty, staff, and alumni working across education and related areas. Alumni recognition includes graduates who have pursued careers and advanced study in fields connected to education, research, and public service.

Teachers College occupies a campus on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, on West 120th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue. The campus includes five residence halls and eight interconnected buildings, with Gothic architecture dating back to the early 19th century. Its multicultural, urban setting shapes educational and social opportunities and supports ties with the local community. The No. 1 subway train serves the nearby 116th Street station, while New York City offers access to special events, community projects, and the wider Columbia University area.