The MA in Arts Leadership and Nonprofit Management is a 30 credit degree program available in an online asynchronous format that is designed to prepare students for engaging careers in arts and nonprofit administration by giving them an understanding of the foundational principles of leadership and management while applying that theory in practical situations with leading arts and nonprofit organizations. The program is well-suited for students who are already employed in the nonprofit arts organizations and students who aspire to professional careers in arts administration. The program will help students expand their skills and understanding of ethical, effective, and dynamic leadership and the application of those skills in professional arts organizations.
Students will develop a deep understanding of the core functions of arts leadership as it affects audience/artist engagement, curation, operations, and governance. Students will observe through research and hands-on experiences, first-hand how those core functions guide the work of arts organizations. Students will analyze trends in the arts and their effect on non-profit organizations, preparing them to be leaders in the arts as they work to develop sustainable and meaningful cultural experiences for audiences.
Delivery Method: Online
Total Credit Hours: 30
Transer Credits: 12 credits maximum
Completion Time: 1-2 years
Start Date: August 2023
Tuition Rate: $499/credit
Admission Requirements
Candidates must provide official academic transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges and universities previously attended. If more than one institution has been attended, the cumulative GPA for all coursework attempted must be 2.7 or higher. In addition, the GPA earned at the institution at which the bachelor’s degree was awarded must be 2.7 or higher.
Courses
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE |
SEMESTER HOURS |
|---|---|
HS 510 Introduction to Human Services |
3 |
HS 612 Physiology of Addiction and Psychoactive Substances |
3 |
HS 615 Diversity and Multiculturalism in the Human Services |
3 |
HS 617 Substance Use Disorders and Treatment Modalities |
3 |
HS 620 Death, Dying, Grief and the Human Services |
3 |
HS 622 Understanding Human Growth and Development |
3 |
HS 625 Human Services Administration |
3 |
HS 627 Human Services with Groups and Communities |
3 |
HS 630 Practicum Preparation |
1 |
HS 632 Mental Health and Emergency Response System |
3 |
HS 635 Practicum |
3 |
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: |
31 |