Overview

Key features

The Museum Studies MA program offered at San Francisco State University builds upon students’ previous academic studies in museum-related disciplines by emphasizing practical experience, professionalism, and important developments in the field of Museum Studies. Museum Studies students include mid-career museum professionals, people from other professional career fields, and recent B.A. graduates.

Program Learning Outcomes

Identify the core features of museum professionalism (ethical codes, professional societies, interpersonal skills, teamwork, career development resources).
Outline the broad history of museums, their core organizational features, and basic museum theory.
Acquire knowledge of key areas in museum research and practice, specifically in: collections care and registration; museum management and fundraising; and exhibition design.
Depending upon their emphasis, students will acquire knowledge of at least one of following key areas in museum research and practice: curatorship; cultural property law and protection; museum education.
Depending upon their emphasis, students will acquire or have the option of acquiring knowledge in museum research and practice in the areas of audience development, digital asset management, global operations, or conservation.
Develop individual scholarship, creative activity, and museum professionalism through activities such as a written thesis, an exhibit component, an area of the written examination, or professional activities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History & Organization of Museums

Fundraising in Museums

Museum Internship

Museum Conservation & Restoration

Museum Collections Management & Registration

Museum Curatorship & Collecting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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Required

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General requirements

Have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following or related fields: anthropology, archaeology, art history, classics, design, education, history, biological or physical sciences, or public/art administration.

Have at least a minimum grade point average of 3.20 in the last 60 semester units of upper-division courses completed.

Be able to demonstrate understanding of the work and profession of museum studies

Two letters of recommendation

Current resume

Transcripts

GRE scores

English language proficiency (international students)

Work experience

Minimum 6 months in a museum or related setting

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8548 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8548 USD / year

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In-State

8548 USD / year

≈ 8548 USD / year

Additional Details

Out-of-state and international students pay an additional USD 471 per unit on top of base tuition.

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

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Key features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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General requirements

Work experience

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

San Francisco

Financing

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