The MA with a major in art education and a concentration in urban art education studies is designed for those who desire advanced knowledge of and specialized expertise in urban art education. The concentration focuses on how social, cultural and institutional conditions influence art participation, curriculum, teaching, learning, partnerships and programming in urban contexts. The UAES concentration places an emphasis on connecting theory, research and practice and combines the graduate degree with urban art education studies certification. This concentration is open to applicants who hold a degree in a visual arts or related field.