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George Mason University
2002-03 University Catalog


College of Visual and Performing Arts

Minor in Arts Administration

Faculty

Davis (coordinator)

The field of visual and performing arts offers many career paths that rely on a strong foundation in one or more art forms but also require specific knowledge and skills in administration and management. The minor in Arts Administration consists of 18 credits, including CVPA 305 (3 credits) and CVPA 489 (3-6 credits). All other credits are to be selected in consultation with a program advisor from relevant courses in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, the Non-Profit Management program in the Department of Public and International Affairs, the School of Management, the Department of Communication, or other appropriate areas of study. The minor is open to all majors in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, and to majors in Art History. All other students must complete 9 credits of arts-related coursework to be eligible for this minor. See the program coordinator for more information.

Physical Education Courses

Students earning undergraduate degrees in the College of Visual and Performing Arts may apply up to 3 credits ofactivity courses offered by the Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources Department to their general electives requirement.

Academic Course Load

Undergraduate students earning degrees in the College of Visual and Performing Arts may register for 18 credits per fall and spring semester without dean's permission. Students are advised that they will be required to pay additional tuition beyond the 17-credit university full-time academic load. Students should be cognizant of the time commitments when they register for their courses, especially if they register for high numbers of credits.