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Museum Studies (Graduate Certificate) at Michigan State University

Michigan State University, United States

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies gives practical and theoretical experience in museums with a focus on object-based collections. It covers curation, education, technology, exhibition and administration.

Faculty: College of Arts and Letters  |  Department: Arts, Museums and Management (Museum Studies)  |  Duration: 12 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Students take MUSM 885 Fundamentals of Museum Studies (3), at least 6 credits of electives such as MUSM 887 The Digital Museum, MUSM 888 Curatorial Practices, MUSM 889 Museum Collections and MUSM 898 Museum Visitor Studies, and a 3-credit internship or practicum (MUSM 896 or 897).

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 12 credits

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