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Master of Fine Arts in Performing Arts Administration
This professional degree program leading to a Master of Fine Arts is designed to prepare graduate students to function effectively in administration positions. The program of study will provide students with skills and knowledge of administration in dance, music, or theatre in areas of planning, budgeting, volunteerism, public relations, leadership, fund raising, and program evaluation.
Under the guidance of the Director of the M.F.A. program, students will be placed for their practicum experience with local arts organizations. The Field Experience entails placement in disciplines of choice for an extended internship with national arts organizations.
Admission requirements
- An undergraduate degree with a major in dance, theatre, or music with a 3.0 grade point average. Applicants with other majors will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may be asked to submit additional material.
- A completed application for admission with two official transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate institutions.
- A current resume.
- A Personal Statement of Purpose, approximately 1,000 words in length, outlining reasons for seeking admission to the program.
- At least two letters of recommendation.
Applicants must send application and supporting materials to be considered and must apply for admission to both the WMU Graduate College and the MFA in Performing Arts Administration Program.
If the applicant would like to be considered for a Graduate Assistantship, please submit an application with the admission application.
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