Certificate: Museum Studies
A museum is defined by the federal government as: a public or private nonprofit agency or institution organized on a permanent basis for essentially educational or aesthetic purposes, which, utilizing a professional staff, owns or utilizes tangible objects, cares for them, and exhibits them to the public on a regular basis. Museums include: zoos, aquaria, botanical centers, and specialized museums in addition to art, history, natural history, children's, science, and technology museums. The professional staff required at museums may include: directors, curators, educators, gift-shop staff, security, public relations, marketing, accountants, exhibit designers, volunteer coordinators, collections managers, conservators, animal/plant care specialists, fundraisers, grant writers, human resources, and food services. Approximately 20% of museums worldwide have more than 100 employees while over 20% have fewer than 10 employees. This means many museums are looking for people with specific skills while many others are in desperate need for leaders who have experience with collections, exhibits, education, public relations, and fundraising. Nearly all museums are looking for employees that know how museums function and have either multiple skill sets or have one strong skill with an understanding of the functions of multiple areas.
This 12-credit-hour certificate program offers the opportunity for students to develop skills that are valuable to museum administrators.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GSCI Museum Management | 3 | |
| GSCI Museum Collections Management | 3 | |
| GSCI Museum Exhibit Planning & Design | 3 | |
| GSCI Museum Public Education | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Request a Certificate - GIS User or Museum Studies
Certificates can be issued by request to individuals upon successful completion of courses and requirements. All individuals meeting certificate requirements will need to register on-line for a printed certificate. Course and project completion will be confirmed before certificate is printed. Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing.
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