Marries theory and practical learning to prepare participants for careers in administration, collections and specialty disciplines within museums, parks, and other public education venues.

Description

The Museum Studies certificate program is designed for recent college graduates, career changers, and those who currently work in museums. Courses teach new skills, provide critical background and context in ethical areas, and address current trends in the field.

Courses

Find courses at: https://catalog.unl.edu/graduate-professional/programs/grad-cert/#MUSS.

For more information, visit https://sgis.unl.edu/graduate.

Career Pathways

• Museum Curators
• Exhibition Planners or Designers
• Museum Technicians
• Educators
• Registrars
• Collections Managers
• Board Members

Applying for Admission

Standard requirements for all graduate programs

• Application for Admission with $50 non-refundable application fee.
• Transcripts (unofficial): Uploaded as part of application form.

  If International: Uploads must include all college- or university-level transcripts or mark sheets (records of courses and marks earned), with certificates, diplomas, and degrees plus certified English translations.

  After admission: Official documents are required from all students who are admitted and enroll. Photocopies of certified records are not acceptable. International students enrolled in other U.S. institutions may have certified copies of all foreign records sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by their current school’s registrar office.

• If applicant’s native language is not English, verification of English proficiency is required.

  When sending TOEFL scores, our institution code is 6877 and a department code is not needed.

• If applicant is not a US citizen and expects an F or J visa: financial information.
• Applicants must also fulfill any additional requirements the department specifies at the time of application.

Additional requirements specific to this program

• Academics: Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Personal Statement: Statement of purpose.
• Two letters of recommendation.

Certificate programs are not considered degree programs, so international students should be aware that admission to this program is ineligible for immigration forms for an F-1 student visa.

Admission Application Deadlines

Rolling; applications are reviewed throughout the year with the prospect of admission in the following term.