Certificate in Museum Studies

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Through the Certificate in Museum Studies, students will investigate the critical issues facing diverse types of museums today, including museums of history, art, science, natural history, music, sports, memorials, entertainment, and zoos/aquariums, just to name a few. Students will explore, through five graduate-level courses, the practical skills necessary for successful museum careers and consider the ways in which new audiences, technology, theory, exhibitions, collections, and innovative programming shape the museum field. Students in our museum studies program continuously review museums and their ethical standards and practices in their coursework. The Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies program includes opportunities for dialogue with museum professionals, hands-on projects, and visitor experiences.