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Museum Studies

Tufts University
Medford , United States
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Tuition Fee
USD 1,028
Start Date
Not Available
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
1 years
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Major
Art History | Museum Studies
Area of study
Arts
Education type
On campus
Timing
Part time
Course Language
English
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USD 1,028
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Program Overview

Museum Studies Certificate Program

The Museum Studies Certificate Program teaches students about the past, present, and future of museums. As a student in the program, you will build a valuable professional network and prepare for work in a museum setting.


Program Details

  • Format: On-campus
  • Commitment Options: Part-time (Daytime)
  • Average Duration: 1-2 years
  • Credits: 15
  • Tuition per Credit: $1028

Program Outcomes

This certificate teaches current issues and trends in the field. Guest speakers, discounts to area museums, and membership in the New England Museum Association build valuable professional networks. All students participate in a 125-hour museum practicum at a museum anywhere in the world.


Application Requirements

  • Application Fee
  • Resume/CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test if applicable
  • Transcripts
  • One Letter of Recommendation

Tuition and Financial Aid

See Tuition and Financial Aid information for GSAS Programs. Note: This program is eligible for federal loans. This program is not eligible for Tufts tuition scholarships.


Faculty

James Golden

Assistant Teaching Professor and Director of Museum Studies


Cara Iacobucci

Lecturer


Matt Kirchman

Lecturer


Joy Kubarek

Instructor


Andrew McClellan

Professor


  • Research/Areas of Interest: History of museums, exhibitions, and collecting; history of art history; Early Modern European art and theory

Ingrid Neuman

Lecturer


Cynthia Robinson

Associate Teaching Professor


George Schwartz

Lecturer


Kenneth Turino

Lecturer


Tara Young

Lecturer


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School and Department Information

  • School/Department: Museum Studies
  • Program Director: James Golden
  • Location: Medford/Somerville
  • School of Engineering: Anderson Hall
  • Graduate School of Arts and Sciences: Ballou Hall
  • Office of Graduate Admissions: 2 The Green, Bendetson Hall

Application Deadlines

  • Fall: May 15
  • Spring: n/a
  • Summer: n/a

Additional Information

The Museum Studies Certificate Program is designed for anyone who wants to work in the world of museums, from recent college graduates to those who already have advanced degrees, and both career changers and those who currently work in museums. This five-course, graduate-level certificate program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the past, present, and future of museums.


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