Frequently Asked Questions
Application/Admissions
Who is the contact person for inquiries about the Arts Administration program?
Professor Randy Pope
dpope@uakron.edu
(330) 972-5380
Tammy Dixon, Secretary
tjd1@uakron.edu
(330)972-7890
Is the GRE required?
No.
Must an official transcript be mailed directly from my undergraduate school
to the UA Graduate School office?
Yes.
Is an interview required?
No.
Is an interview advisable?
Yes.
If I don't meet the entrance requirements, what should I do?
In special cases, a student may receive Provisional Admission with the
possibility of full admission after the successful completion
of 12 hours of graduate work. These twelve hours may be counted
towards the degree requirement.
May I speak with a student in the program?
Yes. Contact Randy Pope, who will put you in touch with a current
student or recent graduate.
Financial Aid
May I hold an assistantship and work as well?
No, and yes. The University allows Graduate Assistants to work a maximum
of eight hours a week at another job.
Curriculum
Who would be my advisor?
Randy Pope is the program coordinator and advisor for all Arts Administration
students. Dr. Paul Daum is the school Director of Graduate Studies.
What if I already have some graduate level courses?
In some cases, up to six credits of appropriate graduate course work may
be transferred from an accredited institution.
May I go part-time?
Part-time students are welcome; however, it is important to remember that
required classes are offered on a two-year rotation.
May I take classes in the evenings?
All required courses for the MA in Arts Administration are offered after
5 p.m.
Internships
How will I find one?
Each student is responsible for initiating an internship that will be
approved by the program coordinator.
How long is an internship?
Internships may be taken for three or six credits. Three credit
internships normally last six weeks. Six credit internships normally
last three months.
Other Topics
How is the job market?
This is a complicated question as it relates to variables such as the
overall economy and specific geographic locations. Nonetheless, it
is clear from our alumni placements that graduates from this
program have had good success at finding positions in the non-profit sector.
How can I maximize my chances for success?
Students who approach education strategically, gathering experiences
and building a resume and portfolio while they gather skills in the
classroom have a great competitive advantage upon graduation
Students who carefully select internships with an eye to future employment
are more likely to move smoothly into their first professional positions.
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