Memphis,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies in Memphis United States | University of Memphis
University of Memphis
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Memphis United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,010
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies equips current or recent Master's/PhD students for careers in the museum field. This cross-disciplinary program welcomes participants from diverse academic backgrounds such as arts, sciences, humanities, business, and education. Students gain foundational skills for museum roles including administration, curation, education, collections care, exhibition design, and public engagement.
Housed within the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the Department of Art and Design fosters a dynamic, inclusive community dedicated to artistic and design excellence. Our mission focuses on developing students' technical abilities, theoretical knowledge, and analytical skills to thrive as professional artists, designers, and academics. The curriculum emphasizes artistic innovation across historical and cultural contexts while promoting creative exploration through various mediums and approaches.
Situated in a culturally vibrant urban setting, the Department of Art and Design provides exceptional opportunities for community engagement and mentorship from practicing creatives and academics. We champion diversity and cross-disciplinary partnerships, understanding that artistic practice both mirrors and shapes societal values while serving as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue and transformation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the Graduate School is open to anyone holding a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university. In cases, where a program’s accrediting body allows alternate admissions standards, exceptions may be made. Applicants should have completed undergraduate or graduate work of sufficient quality and scope to enable them to successfully pursue graduate study. The University of Memphis offers equal educational opportunity to all persons without regard to race, religion, sex, creed, color, national origin or disability.
Baccalaureate Degree: The applicant must provide an official transcript showing that a bachelor’s degree was awarded by an accredited college or university. If you are a UofM undergraduate student applying to Graduate School at UofM, you do not need to request that an official transcript be sent to Graduate Admissions. This office has access to your transcript. In addition, transcripts from any other college or university attended may be requested. Only transcripts received directly from an issuing institution are considered official. Personal copies are not acceptable as official documents.
GPA: The applicant must have earned an acceptable grade point average, typically a minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0, but departments may make exceptions for students whose overall GPA does not adequately reflect their ability to succeed in their chosen field.
English proficiency test scores required by the University:
Duolingo English Test- For students affected by test center closures due to COVID-19, the University is temporarily accepting Duolingo as an alternative. 100 or higher on the overall score, all sub scores must be at least 80.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Institution code 1459. TOEFL - 550 or higher on the paper version, 79 or higher on the internet-based test
IELTS (International English Language Testing System- 6.0 or higher
PTE (Pearson Test of English) - 53 or higher
Tuition
USD
17,010