Admission deadlines:

Fall – August 1

Recommendations required: 

One (1) recommendation; preferably from a museum professional supervisor.

Prior academic records: 

Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.

If transcripts are in a language other than English, English language translations must be provided. The English translation alone should be uploaded into your application.

Statement of purpose:

In an essay of 250 to 500 words, please state your purpose in pursuing the MCMC graduate certificate.  Describe your current and past experience working with museum collections, your academic objectives, career plans, related qualifications, and any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned in the application form.  Please describe the impact your participation in the graduate certificate program will have on your museum or community and indicate whether you are currently working with a small museum or a museum in an underserved community.

As you must have staff-level access to museum collections and related policies for some of your assignments, indicate in your statement which museum will allow you to have such access.