The AIAR minor is a 9-credit minor, involving 6 units of core coursework in Applied Intercultural Arts Research and Ethnomusicology and then 3 additional units in either an elective practicum or advanced arts seminar.
Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs
The Graduate College sponsors several Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs (GIDPs) in addition to the many interdisciplinary possibilities available through regular graduate degree programs. GIDPs transcend departmental boundaries by facilitating cutting edge teaching and research at the nexus of traditional disciplines. The high value placed on interdisciplinary research and education is indicative of The University of Arizona's enthusiasm and commitment to fostering innovation and creativity among its faculty and students.
Graduate College/GIDP
University of Arizona - Main - Tucson
The Graduate Interdisciplinary Minor in Applied Intercultural Arts Research welcomes students from a diversity disciplines, programs, and backgrounds who seek to gain interdisciplinary theoretical, methodological and practical knowledge and skills applicable to intercultural research and applied, public work connected to the arts. To enter the program students must be pursuing a PhD at the University of Arizona in any major field (AIAR graduate students may not pursue an AIAR minor). Current students and faculty in the program come from a wide range of interdisciplinary fields and arts backgrounds.
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PRIMARY CORE SEMINAR (3 units)
SECONDARY CORE SEMINAR (3 units)
ELECTIVE COURSES (3 units)*
*Other advanced arts seminars may be approved with permission from a student’s minor advisor, but should prioritize theory and/or methods or experiential learning opportunities relevant to applied intercultural arts research
For a list of recommended current interdisciplinary course offerings related to AIAR, visit our AIAR course guide: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iWkZLIiCrI5FJ5cu7gwn_1VA-E4CEF6ZFcLcqN-ZSRs/edit?usp=sharing
MINOR COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
Please refer to the Graduate Student Handbook for students who are pursuing this program of study.