The admission* and enrollment policy for the Graduate Certificate in Arts Management requires the following

• Baccalaureate degree
• Undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better.
• Writing sample demonstrating an ability to perform literary analysis and conduct research and/or a portfolio of arts management related work samples.
• Letter of intent stating the applicant's reasons for applying to the program, areas of interest and career objectives.
• Application to the Graduate School as an "Arts Management Certificate" Graduate Student
• A resume with at least 2 references

* Admission to the certificate program does not entail any admission to other masters programs at the College of Charleston.

Applications must be completed by the following dates:

Fall Admission: July 1
Spring Admission: November 1
Summer Admission: April 1

Program Requirements

The Graduate Certificate Program in Arts Management requires a minimum of twelve (12) hours of graduate coursework selected from the following courses, including at least two (2) required classes and at least two (2) certificate electives.

Required Classes:
PUBA 660 Contemporary Perspectives on Arts Management (3)
PUBA 661 Advanced Arts Management (3)

Electives:
PUBA 502 Special Topics: Fundraising and Marketing (3)
PUBA 662 Cultural Administrations and Applied Research at Avery (3)
PUBA 663 Technology and the Arts (3)
PUBA 664 Arts Education (3)
PUBA 710 Independent Research (3)

The following sequence represents the required courses and certificate electives of the Arts Management Certificate Program. Accepted students are expected to take two required classes and at least two certificate electives to complete the certificate program. The program may be completed in two years or less depending upon availability of courses. A sample two-year sequence follows:

First Fall semester:
PUBA 660 Contemporary Perspectives on Arts Management (3)

First Spring semester:
PUBA 661 Advanced Arts Management (3)

Second Fall/Spring:
Electives chosen from two or more of the following:
PUBA 502 Special Topics: Fundraising and Marketing (3)
PUBA 662 Cultural Administrations and Applied Research at Avery (3)
PUBA 663 Technology and the Arts (3)
PUBA 664 Arts Education (3)
PUBA 710 Independent Research (3)

More information can be found by visiting the Graduate ARTM website, or by contacting Dr. Scott Shanklin-Peterson (petersons@cofc.edu).