Master of Arts in Arts Policy and Administration

The mission of the Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy is to critically engage cultural meaning that fosters social change and advances the public interest through the arts and visual culture through excellence in: We emphasize understanding of arts and culture, especially visual culture, in a global, culturally diverse and technological society. This content is explored through the following: Pedagogical theory and practices, Critical inquiry of historical and contemporary artworks, Analysis of public and educational policy in the arts and cultures and Inquiry in the philosophical, historical, and policy foundations of art education, arts management, and cultural policy administration. Our curriculum includes attention to understanding: Multimedia technologies in cultural production, Critique of policies, Teaching, Learning, Assessment and Awareness of comparative international practice.

The MA in Arts Policy and Administration program is a dual program between the Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy and the John Glenn College of Public Affairs. The program can be completed in two academic years, with students completing 49 hours of coursework between both departments. Students study public policy and the arts, arts management, and arts education policy and program management. AAEP and the Glenn College work together to provide a comprehensive and balanced curriculum that examines intersections of public policy, arts and culture. One of the first programs in the country to dedicate itself to serious research and advanced training in arts policy and administration, students have the opportunity to undertake internships in Columbus with a wide range of arts organizations, including the Columbus Museum of Art, Opera Columbus, the Ohio Arts Council, BalletMet and Ohio State's own Wexner Center for the Arts.

The equivalent of a four-year bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale or equivalent) for the last bachelor's or advanced degree earned.Transcripts or other credentials documenting that you have completed prerequisite academic work.79 on the internet-based TOEFL,7.0 on the IELTS exam min TOEFL pbt be 550