R1
Carnegie Research Classification
Program Highlights
The Master of Applied Arts in Health (MAAH) program at Ohio University stands at the forefront of merging arts and healthcare, offering a dynamic platform for graduates from diverse arts disciplines. This program provides opportunities for performing, visual, and other fine artists to advance their knowledge and practical skills necessary to effectively expand and apply their arts practice safely within healthcare and public health settings.
Benefits
- 30 credit hours
- Asynchronous online coursework , with required in person, synchronous volunteer and internship hours
- Cohort model program (start in Fall semester; Spring or Summer start with program approval)
- Graduate in as few as 12 months
Affordability
- Affordable tuition
- OHIO is a proud military supporter and yellow ribbon institution
- Scholarships are available for Veterans & military members, employees of corporate partners and graduates of Ohio University bachelor's degree programs. Learn more!
94%
of OHIO student survey participants across all online programs would recommend OHIO Online. æ
Career Opportunities
Embark on a versatile career path equipped with your Master of Applied Arts in Health. While not a clinical degree, our program opens doors to a spectrum of impactful roles within healthcare and community settings, offering opportunities such as:
Artistic Engagements
- Artist-in-Residence:Foster healing environments by infusing artistic practices within healthcare facilities.
- (Hospital) Art Curator:Curate spaces that promote wellness through carefully selected artistic displays.
- Arts Activity Specialist:Facilitate creative workshops aimed at enhancing well-being in diverse populations.
Healthcare Advocacy and Management
- Arts in Health Consultant:Offer expertise in integrating arts into healthcare practices, advocating for innovative interventions.
- Arts in Health Program Manager:Lead initiatives that promote equity and access to arts-based healthcare programs.
- Wellness Program Facilitator:Design and implement wellness programs integrating artistic practices for holistic health promotion.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Research
- Performing Arts Medicine Practitioner:Merge arts and medicine for holistic patient care and rehabilitation.
- Music and Medicine Practitioner:Utilize music in healthcare settings.
- Community Program Developer:Create and implement arts-based community programs fostering well-being and health equity.
Research and Collaboration
- Arts-Based Research Team Collaborator:Work alongside creative arts therapists and other healthcare professionals by collaborating on interdisciplinary research initiatives.
- Enhancing Interprofessional Practice:Increase interprofessional research and interdisciplinary application of arts-based interventions for comprehensive patient care.
