Arts Administration
About the Master of Arts - Arts Administration
Oklahoma City University offers a 36-credit-hour Master of Arts degree that can be completed in either one or two years, depending on each student’s specific needs. All classes are held in the evenings and are offered both in-person and via live-streaming to allow students to participate from any location in the U.S.
Classes are offered in 8-week blocks, allowing students to complete as many as four per semester but never juggling more than two classes at any given time. This makes it possible to complete all 12 courses (36 credit hours) in as little as one academic year (fall, spring and summer).
There are two M.A. programs from which to choose. One is the Arts Administration degree program. Our suggested schedule and course sequencing for this degree are below.
The Arts Administration degree is designed to explore nuances specific to arts-, culture- and humanities-focused organizations.
One-year plan of study
| Arts Administration - 1 Year | Fall 1 | Fall 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday evenings | Sociology of Leadership I | Sociology of Leadership II - Arts Focus | Research Data | Nonprofit Program Evaluation | Grant Writing | Professional Project (capstone) |
| Wednesday evenings | Strategic Planning & Program Development for Nonprofits | Resource Mobilization & Development in the Arts | Law & Nonprofit Organizations | Advocacy for the Arts | Nonprofit Financial Oversight | Marketing for the Arts |
Two-year plan of study
| Arts Administration - 2 Years | Meeting Day & Time | Fall 1 | Fall 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Monday evenings | Sociology of Leadership I | Sociology of Leadership II - Arts Focus | Research Data | Nonprofit Program Evaluation | Grant Writing | Professional Project (capstone) |
| Year 2 | Wednesday evenings | Strategic Planning & Program Development for Nonprofits | Resource Mobilization & Development in the Arts | Law & Nonprofit Organizations | Advocacy for the Arts | Nonprofit Financial Oversight | Marketing for the Arts |
Requirements for Admission
- Transcripts from all previous institutions
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (If you have a lower GPA from your undergraduate degree, please still inquire about your admission eligibility.)
- One letter of recommendation
- A brief essay, one page in length, on rationale for pursuing this degree
- No entrance exam required!
If you would like to review a description for any course listed above, please review the current Graduate Student Catalog by clicking here.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Beth Adele. She enjoys visiting with prospective students!