A minor in arts administration will complement majors like business administration, studio art or various other majors as you build a foundation to pursue careers in both visual and performing arts.
Highlights
- Interdisciplinary coursework exposes you to a wide range of creative and artistic knowledge
- Opportunities to develop your creative, artistic and design skills
- Courses allow flexibility in tailoring to your artistic interests
Career opportunities
A minor in arts administration can enhance any major by providing a basic understanding of creativity, art, design and art history. This knowledge of administrative skills can enhance a variety of professional endeavors.
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Course listing
General Education Prerequisite (3 Units)
Select one course from the following
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ART 110 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
ART 150 | Principles of Design | 3 |
MUS 104 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
THTR 105 | Theater Appreciation | 3 |
Required Core Courses (18 Units)
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ART 118 | Introduction to Arts Administration | 3 |
ART 370 | Life by Design | 3 |
ART 375 | Creative Leadership | 3 |
ART 475 | Career Development | 3 |
MGT 352 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
Select one course from the following
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ART 435 | Museum Studies | 3 |
ART 440 | Exhibition and Gallery Design | 3 |
THTR 115 | Drama Practicum: The Company | 2 |
THTR 120 | Drama Ministry Team | 2 |
THTR 315 | Drama Practicum: The Company | 2 |
THTR 320 | Drama Ministry Team | 2 |
THTR 321 | Applied Theater | 3 |
THTR 360 | Directing and Staging Texts | 3 |
THTR 365 | Stage Technology | 3 |
MUS 107 | Elements of Musicianship | 3 |
MUS 116 | Concert Choir | 2 |
MUS 123 | Symphonic Band | 2 |
MUS 351 | Music History: 1725-1900 | 3 |
MUS 352 | Music History and World Music Since 1900 | 4 |
MGT 350 | Organizational Theory | 3 |
MGT 355 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
MKT 300 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
MKT 307 | Advertising and Promotion | 3 |
LEAD 405 | Leadership Concepts and Practice | 3 |
Program director

Rebecca McMillen, Ph.D.