Program Overview

Curation Studies Certificate Program

The Certificate in Curation Studies provides a foundation in both the theory and practice of the curation and exhibition of historical materials. This certificate offers students a focused and distinct skill set that can be used toward employment in museums, galleries, and institutions that engage in collections management.

Program Overview

• The program is a one-year certificate.
• It is a full-time program.
• Students cannot enter this program directly from high school.
• The program can be completed at the main USask campus in Saskatoon.

What You Will Learn

Through focused scholarly analysis and applied practice as museum interns, students will gain knowledge and practical skills necessary for employment in museums, galleries, and institutions that engage in collections management. The program covers:

• Current curatorial practices and theory
• History of museum and gallery display and collecting
• Collections management (cataloging, conservation, research)
• Exhibition development
• Digital approaches to collections and exhibitions
• Education and outreach best practices
• Curatorial ethics (representation of diverse voices, handling of sensitive subjects)

Featured Classes

• ANTH 251.3 Introduction to Archaeological Interpretation: This course introduces students to the methods, techniques, and theoretical models used by archaeologists to reconstruct the lives of past peoples from material remains.
• CMRS 315.3 Curating Collections in Theory and Practice: Students will examine a variety of curatorial subjects and themes, including the history of museum/art gallery display and collecting, collections management, exhibition development, and curatorial ethics.
• CMRS 415.3 Museum Internship: This seminar provides upper-year students with an opportunity to work in a museum and gain experience in hands-on curatorial projects, developing practical skills for finding meaningful work after completion of their degree.

Why Study Here?

• The University of Saskatchewan’s Museum of Antiquities provides students with hands-on experience handling artefacts.
• Students study with faculty who also teach in the interdisciplinary Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Studies degree program, bringing active research programs to the classroom.

Careers

Integrating this certificate with additional studies, students can seek employment as:

• Collections Manager
• Exhibit Designer
• Museum Curator
• Museum Educator
• Museum Director

Tuition Estimates

• Canadian students:
  • Tuition: $775.50 per 3 credit unit class
  • Student fees: $1,308.24 per year
• International students:
  • Tuition: $3,753.30 per 3 credit unit class
  • Student fees: $1,308.24 per year
• Books and supplies: Budget between $1,500-$2,500 for this program.

Program Options

The Certificate in Curation Studies is offered by the University of Saskatchewan's College of Arts and Science. Students may earn the certificate on its own, concurrently with a degree, or after having already received a degree from USask or another institution.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements depend on the student's situation. For detailed requirements, students should consult the official university resources.

Application Deadlines

• Winter term: December 1 (application deadline), December 15 (documents due) for Canadian students; September 1 (application deadline), October 1 (documents due) for international students.
• Spring term: April 1 (application deadline), May 1 (documents due) for Canadian students; February 1 (application deadline), March 1 (documents due) for international students.
• Summer term: May 1 (application deadline), June 1 (documents due) for Canadian students; March 1 (application deadline), April 1 (documents due) for international students.
• Fall term: July 15 (application deadline), August 1 (documents due) for Canadian students; May 1 (application deadline), June 1 (documents due) for international students.

Related Programs

• Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Studies
• English
• French
• History
• Linguistics
• Philosophy