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With the assistance of a strong alumni base and valuable relationships with local professionals, about 85 percent of the Museum Education Program’s graduates from the past decade currently hold museum education or related positions. They most often serve as directors of education, with many becoming museum directors. Graduates also hold positions in professional associations, government agencies, private foundations, schools and universities.

The Museum Education Program at George Washington University prepares graduates as professional practitioners to meet the needs and interests of the public in museums and other lifelong learning environments. Students complete internships that provide real-world application of museum education and leadership principles. Recent internship experiences include:

Publicity for a nationwide digital network for the National Museum of American History
Research and the piloting of a participatory game for the National Building Museum
Management of a family day commemorating a hot-air balloon trial at the National Air and Space Museum
Production and supervision of the Association of Science-Technology’s hands-on activities for the White House Easter Egg Roll
Revision of Girl Scout badging publications for Carlyle House

Graduates of the program take on positions as education directors, development and fundraising officers, event planners, docent/volunteer coordinators, and community-relationship coordinators.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Museums as Institutions
FaciIitating Museum Learning
Museum Audiences
Field Placement and Seminar
Evaluating Museum Learning
Museum Proposal Writing

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Duration

Full-time
- 14 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants must submit the online application form as well as the following required supporting documents. There is no application fee.

Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree
Resume
Statement of Purpose: In an essay of 500 words maximum, please tell us why you want to be a museum educator.
Two Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities

Tuition Fees

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55440 USD / year

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55440 USD / year

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55440 USD / year

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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