Museum Studies Undergraduate Certificate

Admission requires junior or senior standing, a letter of recommendation from a faculty member in the major discipline of the student, and an application essay stating how the Museum Studies Certificate program meets the academic goals of the student. The recommendation and essay should be submitted to Courtney Kessel. Acceptance into the program is based on the review of these materials.

The letter of recommendation should address the following:

1. The applicant’s demonstrated ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion.
2. The applicant’s experience doing project work as a member of a team.
3. The applicant’s ability to work independently following instructions.
4. The student’s expressed interest in museum studies.

An Applicant Statement of 250-500 words total is required, answering the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in being in the Museum Studies program?
2. What areas of museum work are of most interest to you and why?

The Museum Studies Certificate program requires a minimum of 21 credit hours. The Museum Core courses equip you with a strong foundation in museum fundamentals and practical skills, including museum operations, collections management and exhibition planning. Taking elective courses from various disciplines, ranging from anthropology and art history to film, music and theater provides a broad interdisciplinary understanding of human cultures, art and history, enhancing your ability to engage with diverse museum collections and exhibitions from a multidisciplinary perspective.

View Courses & Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog