Museum education programs

Certificate Program The Certificate Program is designed for recent college graduates, career changers, and those who currently work in museums.

Practicum Each M. A sampling of recent Museum Education practicum include: Working with the manager of interpretation and visitor services at the USS Constitution Museum , one student conducted research, analyzed the data, and redesigned the museum's website to prepare families to engage with the museum's content and each other at the museum.

During the two-semester, paid internship she conducted classroom and in-museum activities, managed facilitators, and designed and tested a new set of activities. To gain more experience with teen audiences, a student worked with Danforth Art's teen docent program participants to create activities for family audiences. She helped the director of education develop a plan to sustain the teen docent program. Already an experienced informal science educator, another student wanted exposure to a different type of museum.

At the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum she developed and facilitated programs that helped families explore artworks. She revised the family self-guide of the sculpture park, and created new themes and activities. Museum Studies Program Website. Request Information. Graduates hold leadership positions in museums and related informal learning environments in the US and around the world.

For more information on any of these requirements, please visit our Admissions FAQ page. Applications are currently being accepted for the Summer start terms on a rolling basis. The deadline to apply is January 15th. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact our Admission Office at gsehdadm gwu. Learn more about the Master's in Museum Education program located on campus Master's in Museum Education Washington DC is unmatched when it comes to the number of world-class museums it has to offer.

MEP Testimonials "The MEP gave me the opportunity to form deep connections with other museum educators and to gain a better understanding of the intricacies and complexities of the field.

Curriculum The following requirements must be fulfilled: 33 credits, including 27 credits in required courses and 6 credits in elective courses. Neuman is a Conservator of three-dimensional artifacts in private practice. During his museum career, George has created exhibitions, publications, public programs, and interactive media designed to shape the way we think about our world through our interaction with material culture.

Kenneth C. Turino Turino is responsible for developing and managing Historic New England's traveling exhibition program. Tara Young is an independent museum professional who has worked in the field for more than 20 years. Skip to main content. Degree Offerings. Full-Time and Part-Time Tracks. Application Requirements. Faculty and Program Contacts. Apply Now Request Information Questions about your application?

Ability to plan and implement museum-school and public programs from concept, curriculum development, budgeting and marketing to teaching and evaluation Understanding of the importance of evaluation and basic skills in designing and conducting evaluation studies Ability to write for a variety of audiences at different learning and reading levels Ability to advocate for an idea, project, or program to colleagues, donors, and funding agencies Application of skills and knowledge gained through coursework to the real-world setting of a museum.

The program requires completion of eleven courses, including five required museum studies courses, a supervised museum internship, two required education courses, and four electives relating to the student's area of interest. Part-Time Track for Working Professionals Using a trimester format for graduate coursework, the part-time MA in Museum Education program allows working professionals to work full-time while attending courses in the evening, on weekends, and online allowing completion of the program in two to three years.

Requirements are the same as full-time study.