Museum Studies Program

General Program Requirements

General Requirements: Master's Degree

- 42 total credit hours of work in museum, academic and internship courses

- One course = three credit hours

- 15 credit hours of museum studies courses

- 15 credit hours of academic core courses

- 6 credit hours of internship training

- 6 credit hours of electives

- Satisfactory completion of the Museum Studies comprehensive exams

- Satisfactory fulfillment of the Graduate Writing Requirement

Time Limitation

The Museum Studies Program adheres to the time limitation guidelines set forth by the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences of The George Washington University. A student has four years to complete the requirements leading to a Master's degree.

General Requirements: Certificate in Museum Studies

- 18 total credit hours of work in museum, academic and internship courses. Most courses are 3 credit hours each

- 12 credit hours of Museum Studies courses

- 6 credit hours of internship training

- Satisfactory fulfillment of the Graduate Writing Requirement

Time Limitation

Certificate candidates are expected to complete their prescribed studies within one calendar year. Exceptions to this rule are made on an individual basis.

General Requirements: Distance Education Certificate in Museum Collections Management and Care

12 credit hours of predetermined Museum Studies courses

Time Limitation

Distance Education Certificate candidates are expected to complete their prescribed studies within four consecutive semesters.