Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying comprehensive examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.
Residency credit for preparing and taking the qualifying examination. Students may register for one semester of this course in anticipation of completing the qualifying examination during the semester. The course is not repeatable and is not required.
Residency credit for preparing and taking the qualifying examination. Students may register for one semester of this course in anticipation of completing the qualifying examination during the semester. The course is not repeatable and is not required.
Residency credit for preparing and taking the qualifying examination. Students may register for one semester of this course in anticipation of completing the qualifying examination during the semester. The course is not repeatable and is not required.
Residency credit for preparing and taking the qualifying examination. Students may register for one semester of this course in anticipation of completing the qualifying examination during the semester. The course is not repeatable and is not required.
This course weighs the balance between ethical choices and donor relationships and offers context for decision-making for arts administrators. Sectioned into four parts-transformation, social responsibility, donor and organizational identity, and visions for the future-students assess the rise and ramifications of the creative class, how and if arts organizations have a responsibility to respond to social justice issues, and asks students to make proposals that could further the role of the arts as good stewards of society, not just culture.
This course will explore how the development theories examined in AAD 640 Principles of Fundraising are organized into actionable fundraising techniques and products. Students will continue working with their chosen organization from AAD 640 to create the many projects conceived in the strategic development plan. Emphasis will be placed on fundraising device creation, goal setting, case development, the donor- centric communication style, prospect identification, pre-campaign testing, campaign execution, practicing the major gift ask, and donor stewardship devices.
This course offers a theoretical and practical understanding of leadership for arts and cultural organizations. Students will be exposed to various leadership theories, models, and issues from many different fields, such as arts management, business administration, nonprofit management, and public administration with a specific attention given to running arts and cultural organizations. Sustaining Leadership in the Arts also explores emerging, critical, and contemporary leadership issues including diversity, equity, and inclusion in arts and cultural leadership.
Students without substantial work experience in the field of Arts Administration are required to complete three credit hours of internships in order to graduate, and must work at least 50 hours for each credit hour earned. While students are ultimately responsible for finding and completing their internships, students do receive ample support and assistance from Program faculty throughout the process. The activities to be carried out during internships must be mutually agreed upon by the student, their faculty supervisor, and the host organization supervisor.
Supervised individual work in Arts Administration. Restricted to majors. A learning contract with project clearly defined must be approved by supervising faculty member, program director, and site supervisor (if required). May be taken up to 6 credits.
