Overview

About the program

The comprehensive curriculum addresses museum management procedures, budget administration, exhibit and educational programming, and community interaction. We are proud to be home to one of very few degrees in the nation to offer comprehensive education for museum operation.

The Museum Studies master's program at the University of Oklahoma is designed to accommodate working adults and can be completed in as little as two years. All fall and spring semester courses in this program are 16 weeks long. Summer session courses are eight weeks long. When you are admitted into the program, you will be assigned an advisor who creates an individualized graduation plan. This plan will help organize and identify the courses you need for your degree.

With courses that prepare you to meet the challenges of directing, operating or working at a museum, a Museum Studies master’s degree from OU is distinct in its flexibility. Use what you learn in this program to advance your museum and help it succeed.

What You'll Learn

How to become a well-informed museum professional that can adapt to new challenges and opportunities
The history and architecture of public museums from the late 18th century to present
An understanding of top-quality museum administration and management techniques
How to successfully interact with the public through exhibitions, educational programming, volunteer associations and more
How to make museum collections mesh with your museum’s goals
How to identify and document historic building, sites and structures
Best practices in technology and ways to connect with museum audiences through technological trends

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The World of a Museum
History and Architecture of the Museum
Museum Management and Leadership
Museums, Cultures, and Communities
Collection Management
Museum Project (Independent Study)

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Duration

Part-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-13 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Norman, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Statement of Purpose: A 300-500 word statement describing your career goals and how the chosen degree program aligns with those goals. The statement should also address educational history, including any disparity in undergraduate GPA, and significant life events leading to the decision to apply to graduate school.
Current Resume: Formatted in a professional manner, highlighting past work experience and education.
Last Degree Conferring Transcript: Must be uploaded into the online application with the rest of your materials.

Tuition Fees

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16731 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16731 USD / year

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In-State

16731 USD / year

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Funding

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Overview

About the program

What You'll Learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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