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University of Montana Catalog 2024-2025

Integrated Arts and Education M.A.

General Graduate Program Requirements

Graduate School policies and standards can be found on the Graduate School Policies page

The minimum GPA for any graduate program is 3.0. Individual programs may require more than a 3.0 to remain in good standing. 

The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any requirement is C. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.

Master of Arts - Integrated Arts and Education

  • The Master of Arts in Integrated Arts and Education is completed over two summer sessions in residence plus independent studies throughout the year and a final project. This schedule allows maximum convenience and flexibility to working educators. 
  • Each residency consists of 2 Summers, 4 weeks each, built upon three major experiences: seminars, practicums, and studio apprenticeships. Students fulfill 20 credits in core courses and 16 credits in additional requirements, earning a total of 36 credits for the degree. Independent Coursework is completed throughout the school year, culminating in a final creative project. 

Course Requirements

Core Courses
Complete all of the following courses:
CP 582Arts Education Seminar I4
CP 583Arts Education Seminar II4
CP 584Arts Education Seminar III4
CP 585Arts Education Seminar IV4
CP 587Arts Education Practicum (Performance Studies)4
Approved Electives
Complete 6 credits of arts apprenticeships studio courses.6
Creative Pulse Apprenticeship (various sections)
Writing
Complete all of the following courses:
CP 588Creative Pulse Apprenticeship (Awakening the Writer Within)2
CP 588Creative Pulse Apprenticeship (Advanced Writing Lab)2
Final Project
Complete all of the following courses:
CP 589Arts Education Field Project1
CP 590Research4
CP 599Professional Paper1
Total Hours36

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