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Arts and Cultural Leadership

Be a Voice for Cultural Change and Arts Led Regeneration

What does it take to be the creative force needed to instigate change, strengthen the arts and culture sector, or simply make a difference within and throughout your community? At the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS), we’re here to help you explore what that means as you prepare to advance your career as a well-informed, well-educated leader in arts and cultural settings.

ARTS & CULTURAL LEADERSHIP, MPS

From leading nonprofits to helping policy-makers understand cultural significance, the Master of Professional Studies in Arts and Cultural Leadership is designed to give you the tools you need to be the voice of cultural advocacy and the force behind creative endeavors. You’ll master skills for:

• Communication
• Creative problem solving
• Fundraising and budgeting
• Collaboration and relationship building
• Advocacy and social change
• Culturally competent leadership

Customize your graduate education focus area to your professional goals by choosing relevant electives. Whether you specialize in community leadership, creative placemaking, arts administration, or some other career-defining direction, you will be in charge of your education even as you take charge of your career.

Program Snapshot

30

credit hours

Customizable—up to 12 credits can be used to focus on a specialty

Core coursework includes arts and cultural leadership and management, creative entrepreneurship, ethical dilemmas and legal issues, and more

Steve Wicks, Enrollment Advisor
Together, we’ll go over your options, answer questions, and help you get off to the right start.

Your Leadership Program Your Way

Become a creative force for your community with an arts and cultural leadership graduate degree customized to your personal and professional goals.

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