The Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies provides students with theoretical and practical experience in museums and focuses on object-based collections. The certificate enhances a specific field of study through consideration of various museological areas such as curation, education, technology, exhibition and administration.
Students must complete 12 credits from the following:
- All of the following courses (3 credits):
MUSM 885 Fundamentals of Museum Studies (3) - A minimum of 6 credits from the following courses:
*ACM 880 Arts and Cultural Management Experience (1)
*MUSM 880 Museums and Cultural Management Experience (1)
MUSM 894 Exhibit Communication (3)
MUSM 898 Museum Visitor Studies (3)
MUSM 887 The Digital Museum (3)
MUSM 888 Curatorial Practices in Museums and Cultural Organizations (3)
MUSM 889 Museum Collections (3)
MUSM 892 Special Topics in Museum Studies (1-3) - One of the following courses (3 credits):
MUSM 896 Museum Internship (3)
MUSM 897 Practicum in Museum Studies (3)
*The maximum amount of credits allowed in ACM 880 and MUSM 880 is 6 credits.
For application information, go here.