The Certificate Museum Studies is designed to enrich the backgrounds of students and museum professionals working with anthropology, art, history, physical science, or other museum collections. It can also enrich K-12 teachers' use of museum collections in their teaching. The 15-semester-hour certificate may be earned on its own or in conjunction with a graduate degree in cooperating departments.
The certificate combines a core course in museum methods with a guided internship and three additional courses. Course work and internships review major principles of museum collections and program management, giving graduate students in various disciplines a solid grounding in museum practice. The certificate is one that museums would welcome in new employees. It also offers fresh ideas and perspectives to practicing professionals.