Program Overview

Graduate Certificate Program in Museum Studies

The University of Memphis offers a Graduate Certificate Program in Museum Studies, which is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for entry-level positions in museum administration, education, collection management, registration, exhibition development, curation, and public programs.

Program Overview

The program is a key component of the University's academic offerings, and the Art Museum of the University of Memphis (AMUM) is a lead partner in the program.

Research Initiatives

The University of Memphis is involved in several research initiatives, including:

• The Paul Revere Williams Project, which aims to bring Williams' work to wider public, professional, and scholarly audiences.
  • The project includes a photo gallery of his buildings, a timeline of his life and accomplishments, and a comprehensive bibliography and annotated bibliography.
• The Samuel Hester Crone Project, which includes over 300 drawings and paintings, as well as hundreds of pieces of ephemera related to Crone's life.
  • The project continues to seek original works by Crone as well as information about his life and travels.

Education and Outreach

The University of Memphis offers various educational resources, including:

• Lesson plans for elementary, middle, and high schools that are tailored to the African Gallery at the AMUM.
• The AMUM's collections and exhibitions, which provide opportunities for research and learning.