MA in Museum Professions Program

The College of Communication and the Arts at Seton Hall University offers a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Museum Professions. Museums in the 21st century have become complex, multipurpose organizations. This program is designed to meet their need for professionally trained employees.

The M.A. program in Museum Professions prepares students for professional careers in museums and other cultural institutions through challenging coursework and concrete experience, melding the theoretical with the practical. Its curriculum is informed by guidelines of the American Association of Museums and the International Council of Museums and aims at developing skills — in such areas as professional museum work, research, technology, leadership, creative problem solving, and advocacy — as well as values, including ethical and professional behavior, respect for cultural diversity, and appreciation of the value of museum traditions.

The M.A. in Museum Professions is a 39-credit, on-campus program designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers in museums or related cultural institutions. Students complete an Internship and Master’s Thesis and select one of four professional tracks in Museum Education, Museum Registration, Museum Management, or Exhibition Development. The program offers courses in: