Listed below are the approved requirements for the program from the official Academic Programs Catalog.
Students must consult their advisors to learn which specific requirements apply to their degree programs.
College of Arts and Letters
Graduate Study
Museum Studies - Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies provides students with theoretical and practical experience in museums and focuses on object-based collections. The certificate enhances a specific field of study through consideration of various museological areas such as curation, education, technology, exhibition and administration.
Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Museum StudiesStudents must complete 12 credits from the following:
1. |
The following course (3 credits): |
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MUSM |
885 |
Fundamentals of Museum Studies |
3 |
2. |
A minimum of two of the following courses as approved by the Museum Studies advisor (6 credits): |
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CSUS |
873 |
Culture, Communities and Tourism |
3 |
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MUSM |
894 |
Exhibit Communication |
3 |
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MUSM |
898 |
Museum Visitor Studies |
3 |
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MUSM |
887 |
The Digital Museum |
3 |
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MUSM |
888 |
Curatorial Practices in Museums and Cultural Organizations |
3 |
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MUSM |
889 |
Museum Collections |
3 |
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MUSM |
892 |
Special Topics in Museum Studies |
1 to 3 |
3. |
One of the following courses (3 credits): |
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MUSM |
896 |
Museum Internship |
3 |
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MUSM |
897 |
Practicum in Museum Studies |
3 |