1. Humanities graduates
who earn a Community Arts and Cultures degree think broadly and adapt to various positions within an organization.
Community Arts and Cultures Program at Miami Regionals
We Stand Out From A Traditional Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree.
Transform your creative passion into a profession with Miami University Regionals Bachelor of Arts in Community Arts and Cultures. Whether you're making art, promoting the arts, or advocating for a cause through audio, visual, digital, or printed media, this program equips you with the skills needed for a successful career in the arts and cultures sector. Explore a diverse range of opportunities and turn your love for the arts into a fulfilling career.
Community Arts and Cultures Degree Advantage
The degree is open to artists and students with a passion for the arts. It is designed to be easily combined with other majors, allowing you to customize your student experience. During your junior year, you will take part in an internship at an area arts organization like the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, the Middletown Arts Center, Miami Valley Ballet Theatre, or Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum. Get ready for a journey that goes beyond the classroom.
Top Reasons Why a Miami University Humanities Degree is Valuable
College graduates who majored in a humanities field earn more than people with no degree in every state.
2. Miami Regionals graduates
with a degree focused in humanities have the ability to apply innovative solutions and engage in cross collaboration in the workplace.
3. Community Arts and Cultures graduates
will be able to convey ideas clearly and persuasively both verbally and in writing, necessary skills in most jobs.
Increasing Demand For Community Arts and Cultures Graduates
Top 20
Greater Cincinnati is ranked among the most arts-vibrant cities in the country
Southern Methodist University, 2022
172,000
Jobs in Ohio’s arts and culture industry
Americans for the Arts Action Fund, 2021
98.4%
of 2021-2022 bachelor's degree graduates were employed, furthering their education, serving in the military or a service program
Miami University Data
Career opportunities with a degree in Community Arts and Cultures
Our program prepares you for dynamic careers within our region's thriving arts and community sectors. Miami University Regionals Community Arts and Cultures program offers a diverse curriculum beyond your traditional fine arts classes encompassing theater, music, film and media studies, history, grant writing, business, and communication courses. You will gain the skills needed to excel in various roles in the music industry, education, museums, galleries, design, art production, and theater.
Graduates with this degree qualify for careers such as:
- Community Engagement Organizer or Activist
- Art Curator Assistant
- Data Collection and Management for Arts Organizations
- Art Education Programmer
- Event Planner for the Arts
- Grant Writer or Manager
- Junior Graphic Designer
- Multimedia Designer
- Museum Educator
- Music Recording Assistant
- Scenic Carpenter for Theater
- Sound Editor
- Theater Technician
- Web and Social Media Specialist
- And so much more
Community Arts and Cultures Quick Facts
$304.00*
*Approximate per-credit hour cost for Ohioans
4 - 5 Years
To complete your degree*
*Work at a flexible pace
Katrina Shafor ’22
B.A., Community Arts, B.A., Art Education
“Museum work will combine both of my degrees. I will have the knowledge to run programs and events, give tours, and manage outreach to local schools. Everything I’ve been working on has prepared me for this.”
Learn More About Katrina's JourneyAre you ready to take the next steps?
Contact Admission
Hamilton Campus
Harry T. Wilks Conference Center1601 University Blvd.
Hamilton, OH 45011 MURAdmission@MiamiOH.edu 513-785-3111
Contact Admission
Middletown Campus
Johnston Hall 1144200 North University Blvd.
Middletown, OH 45042 MURAdmission@MiamiOH.edu 513-785-3111
