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Fine Arts Director Graduate Certificate

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Certificate Overview

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

Requirements and curriculum

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 M.Ed. in Arts Education.

Required 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.


Career Opportunities

This certificate offers teachers in specific art forms the opportunity to learn about other arts to prepare for leadership positions in combined arts departments in schools.

“ Fitchburg State University's Fine Arts Director program is the reason I was named District-wide Director of Arts for Littleton Public Schools. The directorship program was well balanced, offering a wide view of the arts from curriculum development, staff management, and arts research. I am still in contact with many of the members of my cohort. Their support and diverse arts backgrounds were a great factor in the total Fitchburg State educational package.”
–Maureen Caouette, 2011

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online or request a print application

WHAT NEXT?

Contact Admissions Office: (978)665-3144, admissions@fitchburgstate.edu

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Program
at a Glance

Admissions

Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis.
Admissions Requirements (PDF)

Delivery

Face-to-face day courses are offered during the summer over a two-week period.

Total Credits

12 Credits

Program Cost

Tuition and fees

Time Frame

While you can complete the program in as few as 2 years, you have 6 years to complete the program.
Suggested sequence of courses
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Careers

Fine Arts Directors
Unified Arts Directors
Combined Arts Directors

Program Highlights

Unique program
Courses can be used in the supervisor/director CAGS or M.Ed. in Arts Education program
Residential summer program

 

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