Master of Arts in Arts Administration
Arts administration is a challenging, exciting, and ever-developing field. It involves the management, in the broadest sense, of arts institutions of every type. It can be instrumental in developing the cultural life of towns, cities, and regions as well as rural areas; it can strengthen the economics of an area through employment, production, and tourism. The true arts administrator must, of course, have a true devotion to the arts. Beyond this, it is critical to develop sens 11511c223l itivity to the cultural needs, community issues and growth potential of a region; this can help the administrator not only to make a major contribution by expanding the enlightenment and pleasure which the arts can offer, but can stimulate the essential sources of support.
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On-campus residency requirements involve two weeks in a minimum of three consecutive summers, spent on the Goucher campus. All other course work will be offered by means of various forms of communication, including electronic. Drawn from the profession across the country, the faculty usually have no more than eight students in each course. With personalized attention, and with experienced inspiration, students will develop the potential to move into positions of rewarding responsibility.
Admission to the program is granted to selected applicants whose academic and professional qualifications give promise of success in self-directed graduate study. The applicant must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and have a minimum of two years paid or volunteer post-baccalaureate work experience.
Master of Arts in Arts Administration: Financial Aid
To help defray the cost of the program, students may apply for a Federal Stafford Loan. Eligibility for the Federal Subsidized Stafford Loan is based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Additional eligibility is available through the Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan.
Students receiving Federal Stafford Loan aid are required to take a minimum of 4.5 credits per semester.
To determine eligibility for these loans, please complete and mail the FAFSA to the central processor in the envelope provided with the application materials. The FAFSA is available from the Financial Aid Division of Student Administrative Services (SAS) at Goucher, from other colleges and universities or at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Documents to be submitted to SAS include the Goucher Graduate Application for Financial Aid (available from SAS) and master's promissory note.
Students selected for verification will need to provide signed copies of their 2002 federal tax return and W-2 forms.
Master of Arts in Arts Administration: General Academic Information
Add/Drop Policy
No student may add a course after the first day of the semester. The last day a student may drop a semester course without a withdrawal appearing on the academic record is at the end of the second week of classes. Students withdrawing from a semester course after week two through week eight will receive a W on their permanent record. To drop a course, a student must consult with the faculty member and director of the program. Upon approval, the student will submit a signed add/drop slip to the director.
Program Withdrawal
Students must apply in writing to the director to withdraw from the program. Students withdrawing, but not applying for a leave of absence, will be required to reapply to the program, and, if accepted, will be subject to the rules and regulations then in force.
Leave of Absence
Students must enroll in a minimum of one course per semester to remain active on the rolls of the college. Students in good academic and financial standing may request a leave of absence for no more than two semesters during the total degree candidacy. They are expected to return to the college at the conclusion of their leave. Students must apply in writing to the director for a leave of absence.
Course Extensions
Courses are designed to be completed in the 14- to 15-week semesters. Students unable to complete a course within that time must apply in writing to the director for an extension by week 12 of the semester. Extensions may be granted for one semester only. An extension fee of $500 per course will be charged.
Grading System
All courses except AAD 650. Internship and AAD 651. Major Paper, which are graded P, pass, or NP, no pass, will use the following grading system: A, B, C, F, EX (extension), W (withdraw). The letter grades B and C may be modified by plus (+) and grades A through C by minus (-).
As part of the continued guidance offered to each student, the program director evaluates the record of any student who receives a course grade of C+ or less or whose grade point average falls below a 3.0. On the basis of this evaluation, the student may be placed on probation for one semester, or dismissed from the college.
Master of Arts in Arts Administration: Important Dates
2003-2004 | Academic Year
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