Arts Administration is a broad, evolving field of study with rapidly expanding full-time job opportunities. The certificate equips students, who may come from a range of academic backgrounds and professional experiences, with the basic tools to gain entry-level jobs in the field or advance current knowledge and practice. Students will be prepared for jobs that support arts and cultural organizations, navigate challenges in the non-profit sector, and advocate for policies and resources that support arts organizations and programs.
Arts Administration
Graduate Certificate
Arts Administration Certificate
The Arts Administration Graduate Certificate is designed to help develop leadership acumen in the arts while supporting students’ primary field of study or chosen career path.
The curriculum provides foundational courses in arts leadership, governance, management, and development. Students in the certificate program may include working artists, professionals from other disciplines, and current arts managers or teachers who want to expand their current knowledge base and scope of skills.
Careers with an Arts Administration Certificate
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Admission to the Certificate
- Completed application form
- Copy of most recent transcript or DARS report (GPA of 3.0 or higher)
- Resume that details relevant coursework, professional experience, leadership positions, membership in organizations
- Brief statement about why the applicant is pursuing the certificate program
- If requested, completion of an interview with the Head of Arts Administration
- English Proficiency Requirement: Please review information about Ohio University's minimum English Language Proficiency requirements for graduate study.
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Courses & Curriculum
The Arts Administration Graduate Certificate is 12 total credit hours and can be completed in two semesters. Transfer credits may not be applied to the certificate.
- FAR 5100 - Introduction to Arts Administration
- FAR 5200 - Concepts, Communications, and Considerations in Arts Management
- FAR 5300 - Funding and Development for Arts Organizations
- MPA 5710 - Social Entrepreneurship
Contact Us
For more information on the Arts Administration Certificate, contact Dr. Christi Camper Moore, Associate Professor, Dance and Head of Arts Administration.
Related Programs
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Master of Arts AdministrationThe Master of Arts Administration foundational courses emphasize arts leadership, governance, management, and development and are taken alongside courses in a chosen specialized arts area.
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Museum Studies CertificateThe Museum Studies Certificate provides a foundation for students interested in working in museums, in educational and interpretive centers, or in similar organizations promoting public outreach and education.
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Visual Arts Management CertificateThe Visual Arts Management Certificate is for working artists who want to expand their job opportunities and others interested in how visual arts may be harnessed to advance communities and social structures.