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As a student in the Museum Education program—the first of its kind in the nation—you’ll prepare to lead transformative learning experiences in museums and other cultural and natural heritage sites. Combining academic rigor with supervised fieldwork, the program empowers you to become an advocate for accessibility, accountability, and lifelong learning in diverse museum environments. This full-time, 4-semester, in-person program allows you to earn a master's degree in 14 months; start in June and graduate the following August.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
As a student in the Museum Education program—the first of its kind in the nation—you’ll prepare to lead transformative learning experiences in museums and other cultural and natural heritage sites. Combining academic rigor with supervised fieldwork, the program empowers you to become an advocate for accessibility, accountability, and lifelong learning in diverse museum environments. This full-time, 4-semester, in-person program allows you to earn a master's degree in 14 months; start in June and graduate the following August.
Admission Requirements
80+
6+
110+
To be considered for admission, applicants must submit the online application form as well as the following required supporting documents. There is no application fee.
Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree
Resume
Statement of Purpose: In an essay of 500 words maximum, please tell us why you want to be a museum educator.
Two Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities
*Additional application requirements may exist for international applicants .
16 Months
Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
18,000 USD
International
18,000 USD
Scholarships
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must submit the online application form as well as the following required supporting documents. There is no application fee.
*Additional application requirements may exist for international applicants .
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
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