GW Museum Studies Programs |
To Apply: |
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Master's of Arts in Museum Studies |
Campus Base Museum Studies Certificate |
Distance Education in Museum Collections Management and Care: Certificate |
Education Level |
Applicant must hold a Bachelor's Degree |
Applicant must hold a Master's Degree [exception: International students with museum experience seeking museum training] |
Applicant must hold a Bachelor's Degree |
Prior Museum Experience |
None |
None |
Applicant must have experience working in museums and must have staff level access to a museum's collections (this could be a full-time job or volunteer position). |
Letters of Recommendations |
Two letters of recommendations must be submitted from individuals familiar with your academic work (if you have museum experience a museum supervisor could also submit a letter of recommendation) |
Two letters of recommendations must be submitted from individuals familiar with your academic work (if you have museum experience a museum supervisor could also submit a letter of recommendation) |
One letter of recommendation, preferably from a museum professional at your sponsoring institution that is familiar your with your work and can confirm you staff level access to the museum's collections. |
Transcripts |
Official Transcripts must be submitted from all colleges attended (even if program was not completed) |
Official Transcripts must be submitted from all colleges attended (even if program was not completed) |
Official Transcripts must be submitted from all colleges attended (even if program was not completed) |
Statement of Purpose |
Typically 250-500 words, includes information about you that you think is pertinent to the application |
Typically 250-500 words, includes information about you that you think is pertinent to the application |
Typically 250-500 words, state your purpose for undertaking this program, address your level of access to a museum's collections, and other information you feel is pertinent. Also, if you wish to be considered for a fellowship, address this in your statement (See Fellowships below for specifics). |
GRE Scores |
Official GRE Scores must be submitted. For international students, TOEFL is also required (see below). |
No GRE scores are required. For international students, TOEFL is required (see below). |
No GRE scores are required |
Foreign Applicants |
A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) is required |
A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) is required |
Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens, however, the sponsoring institutions they are working with to complete the program must be in the U.S. or one of the U.S. Territories. |
GW Application |
Must be completed and submitted in paper form or online |
Must be completed and submitted in paper form or online |
Must be completed and submitted in paper form or online |
Application Fee |
$60 |
$60 |
$60 |
Fellowships |
Several 1/2 tuition fellowships are available based on merit. To be considered, indicate on the application that you would like to be considered for Fellowship and submit your application by January 15th. |
None |
Indicate on the application that you would like to be considered for a Fellowship AND address in your personal statement how your institution meets the following requirments: 1) Annual budget under $150,000 and 2) Your museum serves an underserved community such as a tribal museum. |
Information/Application Packets |
All information (including an online application) is on our website. We do not mail out information packets. |
All information (including an online application) is on our website. We do not mail out information packets. |
All information (including an online application) is on our website. We do not mail out information packets. |
Deadline |
March 1 (January 15 to be considered for a Fellowship) |
March 1 |
June 1 |
Questions? |
Contact, Jacqueline Emerick at muse@gwu.edu |
Contact, Jacqueline Emerick at muse@gwu.edu |
Contact Alison DeSilva at musede@gwu.edu |
