Arts and Culture
The Arts and Culture program focuses on the exploration, creation, promotion, and management of the arts and culture in our society. Through the foundational courses, students learn the fundamentals of becoming a convincing advocate for, practitioner of, or leader in this career field. Students also learn an historical context for the arts and address the current state of arts and culture in our society, as well as trends within the arts. Foundational courses include an examination of arts organizations from a leadership, development, and marketing standpoint and skills development for strategic planning in the arts arena including program planning and audience development.
Students have the option to choose a specialty area in which to develop practical skills in the field of arts and culture or to explore further study of the artistic products and cultures that create this field. Students culminate their degree with the capstone project, effectively showcasing their overall course of study in the program and specialty.
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Outcomes for Arts and Culture
Graduates of the Master of Liberal Studies in Arts and Culture will be able to:
Describe and discuss arts and culture within the context of today's society, economy, and not-for-profit trends
Address and strategize issues of organizational development, inclusiveness, and leadership
Plan for programs and events utilizing theoretical guiding principles based on case studies
Develop plans for audience development in changing cultural and economic contexts
A Master of Liberal Studies in Arts and Culture can be earned in less than two years by completing 48 credit hours. Graduate certificates allow professionals to add a powerful skill set to their capabilities in one year by completing 24 credit hours. Credits earned as part of a graduate certificate can be applied toward the completion of a University College master’s degree.
master’s degree specialty options
- Arts Development and Program Management
- Creative Writing
- Visual Art and Design
- Art, Literature, and Culture
graduate certificates
2009/2010 Tuition Rates
Total degree tuition cost based on current year rates:
| Master's Degree | $20,112 |
| Master's Degree Online | $22,080 |
| Certificate | $10,056 |
| Certificate Online | $11,040 |
| Per credit hour rates: | |
| On Campus Per Credit | $419 per credit |
| Online Per Credit | $460 per credit |
| Teacher Rate (on campus only documentation required) | $335 per credit |
Our experienced academic advisors are available to answer questions about our programs and how you can fit returning to school into your busy schedule. Our advisors will work with you to design a degree or certificate that will best help you achieve your professional and personal goals.
contact our program
- Academic Director
Alison Nishi - Academic Advisor
Sarah Bhatti
Our annual schedule is intended as a planning tool, which reflects what classes will be offered and in what format through the upcoming calendar year. This schedule may adjust throughout the year based on course cancellations or the addition of course sections based on student demand.