Cathy Smilan

Cathy Smilan is a Professor and Graduate Program Director for the MAE (Master of Arts in Education) program at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, affiliated with the College of Visual & Performing Arts. Her email is csmilan@umassd.edu, and she is based in room 352A of the College of Visual & Performing Arts.

• Teaching Focus: Courses like AED 412, AED 512, and AED 511 involve supervised practicum experiences for teaching licensure candidates in both school and non-school settings, emphasizing classroom management and teaching responsibilities.
• Capstone & Pedagogy: AED 645 and AED 600 focus on capstone projects and translating research into teaching strategies, including models for art educators in PK-12, museum, and community settings.

Research Interests: Cathy Smilan specializes in art education pedagogy, with a focus on practical teaching models, visual inquiry, and community-based art education. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with applied practices in art education.