Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction – Specialization in Art 91¿´Æ¬ÍøÕ¾
Impact the next generation of art teachers and help develop the research that demonstrates the importance of art education on students’ overall academic performance.
As a candidate for the Ph.D. in Art 91¿´Æ¬ÍøÕ¾, you’ll work with faculty partners to investigate how art is taught in real classroom settings, how gender and ethnic background affect art education, and how technology is changing the way we teach art.
This 90-credit hour degree prepares you for a career as a university or college educator and researcher.
At the completion of your course work and before you begin your dissertation, you will need to pass a qualifying exam, in the form of portfolio of work and an oral examination.
Program Essentials
Starting Semester
Deadline
Fall
Jan 15
December 1 is the priority funding deadline for the Dean's Fellowship, School of 91¿´Æ¬ÍøÕ¾ Fellowship, and IU Graduate School Recruitment Fellowships. Eligible applicants will automatically be considered for fellowships – no separate application is necessary.
International students are encouraged to apply early to allow extra time for their materials to arrive.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
(minimum accumulative GPA 2.75 out of 4.00)
Completed online application that includes:
Personal statement
Resume (required from international students only)
Two letters of recommendation
GRE scores
International students only:
Minimum TOEFL score of 4.0
or minimum TOEFL score of 79 if taken prior to 1/21/2026
or minimum 6.5 IELTS score
or minimum 115 Duolingo score
The Graduate Studies Office will accept unofficial transcripts and self-reported test scores for admission reviews. Any admission made with these documents would be conditioned on receipt of official documents, which should be provided as soon as possible.
If you are currently enrolled or have applied in the past year, you are eligible for a reduced application fee of $35.
Consult your employer about the availability of
tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance
programs.
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