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Fine Arts Director Certificate Program

Program Objectives

The program is designed for those responsible for the supervision of fine arts programs or teachers moving into such areas of responsibility.

Admissions Standards and Criteria

To apply for enrollment in the Fine Arts Director Certificate program, a student must submit documents as outlined in the graduate admissions section.

  • MAT/GRE/GMAT exams not required

Note: Applicants should either be certified to teach in one of the arts areas or hold a position as director of an arts area in a K-12 school.

Program of Study

The Fine Arts Director Certificate Program consists of four graduate courses. Applications are invited from individuals holding a valid teaching certificate in one of the arts areas.

The certificate program courses may be applied toward the CAGS Program in Educational Leadership and Management or the MEd in Arts Education.

Certificate Courses

CRAR 9051 Supervising, Directing and Leading in Arts Education I 3 S.H.
CRAR 9052 Supervising, Directing and Leading in Arts Education II 3 S.H.
CRAR 9060 Creative Arts Research 3 S.H.
CRAR 9070 Creative Arts Curriculum Development and Application 3 S.H.
      Total for Certificate 12 S.H.