College of Arts and Sciences
Museum Studies
College of Arts and Sciences
Museum Studies
Preserve the Past. Inspire the Future.
The Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies provides specialized interdisciplinary training that enables students to pursue careers in museums in the public or private sectors.
Admission Deadlines
There are no fixed deadlines*
- Total credits: 18
Delivery Format
In-person
Career Pathways
With a Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of careers that bring history, art, science, and culture to life. Graduates pursue roles as museum curators, educators, collections managers, and exhibit developers — shaping the way the public experiences and understands cultural treasures. You might manage artifacts as a registrar, preserve them as a conservator, or share their stories as a public programs coordinator. Opportunities also extend into archives, digital collections, visitor engagement, and fundraising, making this credential a versatile gateway to leadership and innovation in museums and cultural institutions.
Turn Passion for the Past into Professional Impact
The Certificate may be completed as a stand alone certification or in conjunction with the M.A. degree in Anthropology, History, Art, and related fields. The curriculum includes museology, methods, exhibit development, collections management, conservation, curation, and practice in Museum Studies.
The Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies requires 18 credits of coursework.
Take classes like:
- ANTH 545 - Advanced Museology
- HIST 594 - Public History Seminar
- ARTS 503 - Preventive Conservation/Collections Care
- ANTH 540 - Cultural Resource Management
- ANTH 575 – Advanced Pottery Analysis in Archaeology
- ANTH 556 - Advanced Native American Intersections in Museums
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Scholarships and Financial Aid
At NMSU, we strive to offer competitively priced tuition to keep your tuition costs affordable. If you need financial aid, we’re ready to work with you to determine the best ways to finance your education.
Financial assistance includes loans, grants, and scholarship opportunities. To apply, use NMSU’s convenient Scholar Dollar$ one-stop scholarship application, which serves all students in the NMSU system.
NMSU students are also eligible for loans and grants. The first step in applying for financial aid is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about financial aid opportunities at NMSU.
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Email: financialaid@nmsu.edu
Accreditation
New Mexico State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Specialized accreditation from other accrediting agencies is also granted for some programs. NMSU’s accreditation ensures that your education meets high-quality standards and that your credits are transferable.