Professor Kathleen Weiler, Faculty adviser; Education
Associate Professor Andrew McClellan, Faculty adviser; Art and Art History
Assistant Professor Shruti Kapila,
Faculty adviser; History
Lecturer Cynthia Robinson, Internship supervisor
As the stature and number of American museums responsible for artistic, historical, ethnographic, and living collections grow, so has the need for appropriate professional training. More than ever before, today's museum professionals need to be problem-solvers, educators, administrators, and logistical experts who understand not only the information that their collections hold, but how to tell their stories.
Offered in collaboration with the Tufts Departments of Art and Art History, Education, and History, and the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies, this certificate program trains students in the preservation, administration, and education skills required for work in museums and historic settings. The course work clarifies career goals for those who may be considering museum work, as well as enhances the skills of professionals in the field.
Four courses and a one-semester internship are required for the certificate. The courses cover museum history, administration, education, collections management, conservation and preservation, material culture, fundraising, and exhibition planning. The internship is the culminating course in the certificate program, and is intended to provide the student with firsthand professional experience in the museum field.
The program is open to individuals with a bachelor's degree who are recent graduates interested in pursuing a museum-based career, entry-level museum professionals who wish to improve their credentials for career advancement, and professionals in related fields--such as education, fine arts, research, or arts administration--who wish to shift career direction.
For a brochure and application, contact the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies at 617-627-3395 or visit http://ase.tufts.edu/gradstudy.