Integrative Studies - Cultural Education Advocacy (MA)
Studies have shown that art and cultural learning opportunities in schools promote better academic performance that eventually lead to higher graduation rates. In addition, students exposed to the arts and culture tend to develop better critical thinking skills and time management skills, which are crucial in helping to prepare them for success in college and the work place. Yet in tough financial times, art and culture are among the first to be cut from school programs. The cultural education advocacy program is geared toward those who aspire to be the voice for maintaining and potentially strengthening the presence of the art and cultural education in schools, as well as promoting arts and culture in the community.
Career Outlook
A Master of Science in integrative studies with a focus in cultural education advocacy from SIUE prepares students for a wide variety of careers, including work in museums, art galleries, cultural institutions and academia, as well as doctoral programs. Graduates may also gain employment as archivists, curators and other artistic or historical collection positions. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, career growth as art historians and cultural education advocates is projected to be significant, with the field's anticipated growth of seven percent by 2024. Currently, median pay range in the field is approximately $46,710 annually.
Curriculum
Students will take courses in the departments of Art and Design and Historical Studies, according to the master's in integrative studies program requirements:
- 30 credit hours of graduate-level courses, 12 credit hours of which are from the Department of Art and Design and 18 credit hours from the Department of Historical Studies.
- At least half of the 30 credit hours of course work should be at the 500 level.
- No more than three credit hours of the 30 hours of course work can be independent study.
- All students will complete seven credit hours of integrative studies thesis or non-thesis capstone work.
Required Courses
Art and Design
Four courses from the following:
- (3) ART 424 Baroque Art
- (3) ART 449 Italian Renaissance Art
- (3) ART 451 Northern Renaissance Art
- (3) ART 467 Islamic Art and Architecture
- (3) *ART 470 Topics in Art History
- (3) ART 471 Topics in Renaissance and Baroque Art
- (3) ART 472 Topics in Modern Art
- (3) ART 473 Women in Art
- (3) ART 474 Topics in Public Art
- (3) ART 475 History of Photography
- (3) ART 476 History of Modern Architecture and Design
- (3) ART 481 Modern Art
- (3) ART 482 Contemporary Art
*Topic must be approved by Dr. Katherine Poole-Jones
Historical Studies
One course from the following:
- (3) HIST 404a Topics in Medieval Social, Religious and Intellectual History
- (3) HIST 424 Topics in East European History
- (3) HIST 428 Topics in European Women's History
- (3) HIST 443 Origins of the American Civil War
- (3) HIST 470 Preserving the American Past
Five courses from the following:
- (1-3) HIST 500a-d History Seminar
- (3) *HIST 510 Readings in History
- (3) HIST 515 Problems in 20th Century United States History
- (3) HIST 554 Problems in 19th Century America
- (3) HIST 580 Museum Studies (Same as ART 580)
- (3) HIST 581 Management of Museum Collections (Same as ART 581)
*Can be taken for a maximum of three hours only
Integrative Studies Capstone Project
(1) INTG 500 Proposal Development
(6) INTG 599 Thesis or (6) INTG 593 Final Project
7 - Total Credits
Admission Requirements
- Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Official copies of all postsecondary transcripts
- Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
- A letter of intent clearly articulating the desired focus areas, the applicant’s academic/career goals, how his/her academic background prepares him/her to undertake the program successfully, and how the program serves his/her goals must be submitted with the application.
Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at graduateadmissions@siue.edu.
Applicants must also meet any additional admissions requirements stipulated by the participating departments, which may include but are not limited to holding a specific undergraduate degree, one or more prerequisite courses, or a standardized test score, such as the GRE.
Applicants with a baccalaureate and/or graduate-level GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 may be considered if all the following conditions are met.
- The baccalaureate degree and/or graduate-level work was earned more than 4 years prior to the application submission.
- The applicant provides a written explanation of her/his performance in the baccalaureate degree.
- The applicant provides a written explanation of why he/she will be successful in the Integrative Studies degree.
Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information.
Faculty
Katherine Poole-Jones, PhD
Department of Art and Design
Carole Frick, PhD
Department of Historical Studies
