Certificate in Arts Administration

Combining artistic ability and organizational leadership within a framework of stewardship, intercultural sensitivity, and arts advocacy, this certificate equips students to lead both non-profit and for-profit arts organizations in a variety of capacities. The quality of the Arts Administration Certificate is ensured with our currently contracted faculty and physical resources. By partnering each student with two different area arts organizations, students will be prepared to serve in an even larger number of contexts. Chattanooga houses a symphony, art museum, large community theatre, multiple granting/philanthropy organizations, and is more than capable of helping prepare our students for artistic administration.

Required Courses

Disciplinary Framework (3-6 hours)

Students take as many as two courses, selected from departments other than their majors. Approval may be given by program coordinator for courses not included on the list below.

ART 100 Introduction to Art 3 hour(s).
ART 270 Introduction to Art History 3 hour(s).
ART 373 Art and the Church 3 hour(s).
ART 374 Race in American Art and Visual Culture 3 hour(s).
ENG 266 Reading Film 3 hour(s).
MUS 172 The Study of Music as a Discipline 3 hour(s).
MUS 245 Introduction to Musical Theatre 3 hour(s).
MUS 275 Gypsies, Love, Insanity & Truth: The Context of Dramatic Music 3 hour(s).
THT 202 Introduction to Theatre 3 hour(s).
THT 250 Theatre History I: Ancient Theatre through the Eighteenth Century 3 hour(s).
THT 251 Theatre History II: Eighteenth Century to Twenty-first Century 3 hour(s).
THT 302 The Performing Arts and Christian Thought 3 hour(s).

Certificate in Arts Administration

Required Courses

Philosophical Framework (3 hours)

Business Framework (6 hours)

Administrative Framework (7 hours)

Disciplinary Framework (3-6 hours)