Dr. B Carpenter Ii

Professor

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Biography

B. Stephen Carpenter II is the Michael J. Aimee Rusinko Kakos Dean of the College of Arts and Architecture and a Professor of Art Education and African American Studies at Penn State University. He has a vast professional background which includes being the chief executive artist of Reservoir Studio and founding co-director of the Summer Institute for Contemporary Art (SICA). Carpenter focuses on professional development for preK-12 art teachers and is a founding co-director of SoVA Studio Sustainability Social Action. His research in art education encompasses curriculum theory, public pedagogy, and participatory art practices. He has contributed extensively to academic literature, serving as a co-editor for several significant publications, including works focused on race and arts education. Between 2017-2019, he was the senior editor of Studies in Art Education and has previously held editing positions in prestigious journals. He is recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Art Education Association and has participated in various artist-in-residence programs, including at MIT. Carpenter teaches a variety of courses related to art education and visual culture, including topics on curriculum development and assessment in the field.

Research Interests

Courses

ED 101S - Introduction to Art Education ED 201W - History and Philosophy of Art Education ED 225 - Diversity, Pedagogy, and Visual Culture ED 322 - Visual Culture and Educational Technologies ED 323 - Visual Culture and Art Education ED 401 - Curricula, Pedagogy, and Assessment in Art Education ED 490 - Capstone Course in Art Education ED 505 - Foundations of Art Education ED 590 - Colloquium ED 814 - Informal Learning ART 501 - Art Research

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.