About the program

• This 36-hour Master of Arts (MA) degree takes an entrepreneurial approach to preparing creative professionals to administer, launch, develop, and maintain arts organizations of all sizes.
• Coursework covers subjects such as fundraising, grant writing, financial management, and marketing in the arts.
• All students will do internships at arts organizations in the greater Houston area.

Admissions

The MA program in Arts Leadership follows the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences requirements for admission:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with an overall 3.0 (B) average on the last 60 hours of course credit.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
• Letters of recommendation
• A statement of interest in and preparation for the program

The deadline for applications is June 28. All application materials must be received by that date.

Questions regarding admissions?  Contact Jessica Locheed: jalocheed@uh.edu

Application Procedures for: US Citizens

The following material should be sent to:

University of Houston
Arts Leadership Master’s Program Director
University of Houston
100 Fine Arts Bldg.
Houston, TX 77204-4019

• A completed Graduate Application form. Online application is available at www.applytexas.org . The completed online application is automatically sent to the University of Houston.  The online application includes a prompt for the applicant’s statement of interest and preparation for the Arts Leadership Program.
• Non-refundable Application fee of $25 (a check or money order made payable to the University of Houston). Applicants may pay with a credit card while applying online.
• 2 official transcripts from each college or university attended since high school (sent directly to the Arts Leadership Program from the school).
• GRE Scores (sent electronically to the University of Houston – code 6870)
• 3 letters of recommendation from those who are familiar with your work and educational preparation.
• A resume of academic and work experience.

Application Procedures for : International Applicants

Applicants who are not citizens of the United States are considered international students by the University, regardless of residency or immigration status. International applicants must send materials to both the Office of International Admissions and to the Arts Leadership Program.

Send the following (all necessary forms are included with the International Application) to: 
University of Houston
International Admissions
122 E. Cullen Building
Houston, Texas, 77204-2023
U.S.A.

• Completed International Student Graduate Application – online application can be found at www.applytexas.org. Please send all other materials, including the TOEFL Score and all transcripts, required for international application to the University of Houston.
• Non-refundable Application Evaluation Fee of $75.00. (If payment is coming from outside the U.S., this must be in the form of an American Express money order or a draft from a U.S. bank).

The following material should be sent to:
University of Houston
Arts Leadership Master’s Program Director
University of Houston
100 Fine Arts Bldg.
Houston, TX 77204-4019

• Non-refundable application fee of $25.00. Applicants may pay with a credit card online during the application process or elect to send a check . A check or money order must be made payable to the University of Houston.
• 2 official transcripts from each college or university attended since high school (sent directly to the Arts Leadership Program from the school).
• GRE Scores (sent electronically to the University of Houston – code 6870)
• 3 letters of recommendation from those who are familiar with your work and educational preparation.
• A resume of academic and work experience.
• A statement of interest in and preparation for the Arts Leadership Program.  This can be submitted as part of the online application referred to above.

Degree Requirements

The M.A. in Arts Leadership will provide advanced study in the management and promotion of arts organizations across artistic disciplines. The degree requires 36 semester credit hours of coursework and internship. It consists of 15 hours of required specialty courses, including some specific to the arts and others in areas of public administration and public sector business more generally, and 3 hours of prescribed electives. It also includes 12 hours of free electives, largely selected from a variety of courses regularly taught in the Schools of Art, Music, and Theatre and Dance. A final requirement is 6 credit hours of internship in an arts organization or program, providing vital real-world experience to students.