Certificate

Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies program is currently not accepting new applications.

The Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies is an 18-credit program intended to prepare students for professional employment in museums and historic sites. The program offers graduate-level courses appropriate for those interested in museum careers. It is designed to give a broad overview of museum history as well as a solid grounding in museological theory and practice.

Students are encouraged to pursue a variety of courses of study to address diverse museum situations. On occasion, the Department Chair may permit students to include courses from associated departments: History, Environmental Science, Biology, Architecture, and Anthropology.

Program Credit Hours	18 Credits
Core Courses:	6
ARH5850 Introduction to Museum Studies: History and Philosophy of Museums	3
ARH5851 Museum Ethics, Policies and Procedures	3
Internship Requirement	6
ARH5940 Internship Experience	3
Electives	6
ARH5797 Museum Education	3
ARH5837 Exhibition Development	3
ARH5852 Museum Registration Methods	3
ARH5855 Curatorial Methods and Practices	3
ART5079 Grant Writing in the Visual Arts	3
ART5897 Advanced Art Writing: A Seminar for Artists, Curators, and Historians	3

On occasion, the Chair may permit students to include courses from associated departments: History, Environmental Science, Biology, Architecture, and Anthropology.