IUPUI offers a certificate in Museum Studies for undergraduate students enrolled at IUPUI. The certificate compliments majors in related fields, particularly anthropology, history, fine arts, visual communications, informatics, and education. People enter the museum field from all different academic backgrounds. If you think you might someday be interested in working in a museum, seeking a graduate degree in museum studies, or even if you simply enjoy museums and want to know more about them, the Undergraduate Certificate is an excellent addition to your IUPUI degree!

Program Requirements

The undergraduate certificate program is 18 credit hours: 12 hours of Museum Studies Core Curriculum, and 6 hours of electives. A minimum grade of “C” is required for courses that count toward the certificate. To enter the certificate program, you must have 55 credit hours toward your IUPUI degree, and a 2.0 cumulative GPA. If you are interested in the program but do not yet have 55 credit hours, please feel free to contact the Museum Studies Department to discuss the program.

If you are not currently enrolled as an undergraduate at IUPUI you may still apply for the program; see the How to Apply page for details.

• Required Courses: Core Curriculum, 12 hours total
  MSTD A403 Introduction to Museum Studies, 3 cr.
  MSTD A405 Museum Methods, 3 cr.
  HIST H217 The Nature of History, 3 cr
  MSTD A408 Museum Internship, 3 cr,
  Anthropology majors may substitute ANTH A412 for MSTD A408, if the project is done in a museum setting.

• Elective Courses: Select two from the following list, 6 hours
  MSTD A410 Museum Education, 3 cr.
  MSTD A412 Exhibit Planning and Design, 3 cr.
  MSTD A414 Museums and Technology, 3 cr.
  MSTD A416 Collections Care and Management, 3 cr.
  MSTD A418 Museums and Audiences, 3 cr.
  MSTD A460 Current Topics in Museums, 3 cr.
  or an approved elective (see the Course Listings page for a current scehdule.)