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Arts Administration Certificate

Arts and culture are essential to a vibrant, reflective, and resilient society. They not only enrich individual lives but also foster dialogue, inspire innovation, and strengthen communities. Arts organizations face unique challenges in balancing creative vision with operational sustainability, and effective administration is key to their success. Those who lead in this nonprofit industry empower artists, engage audiences, and ensure that the transformative power of the arts remains accessible to all.

Âé¶¹Éç currently offers several certificates as alternatives to our full degrees. These programs are designed so that students learn best practices in the selected areas by completing a series of carefully curated classes. Our certificate programs are the perfect complement to an existing degree or for those looking to slowly acclimate into a classroom setting. Busy professionals enjoy this option because classes are scheduled in the evenings so as not to impact the workday. Our graduate-level certificate options are designed so that students may persist to earn a full master’s degree after completing the certificate should they so desire. The classes referenced below are offered in an online asynchronous format with accessible instructors and classmates!

Comprised of 15 credit hours, the graduate certificate in arts administration consists of selecting five (5) the following eight (8) classes:

  • Strategic Planning and Program Development
  • Resource Development and Mobilization for the Arts
  • Grant Writing
  • Nonprofit Financial Oversight
  • Marketing for the Arts
  • Law and Nonprofits
  • Advocacy for the Arts
  • Leadership and Management in the Arts

If you would like to review a description for any course listed above, please review the current 

Requirements For Admission

  • Transcript from bachelor's degree granting institution
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
  • One Letter of Recommendation
  • A brief essay, one page in length, on rationale for pursuing this certificate

Should you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Beth Adele. She enjoys visiting with prospective students!

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