Museum Studies
Overview
The Museum Studies graduate certificate offers specialization in an area where many aspiring anthropologists pursue careers.
Graduate students in anthropology, history, the arts, and related fields who wish to become museum practitioners in curation, archival management, etc. will benefit from holding a credential that reflects a carefully curated selection of classes that provide an essential foundation for this work. The core class, ANT 474 - Museum Studies covers material required for successful careers in this area, and the electives for the program will allow you to hone your specialization in a way that best matches your overall career objectives.
Point of Pride
Graduate students in this certificate program will gain hands on experience in museum exhibit creation and artifacts.
Graduate Advisor
Natalie Schaad
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How to Apply
University Admission Requirements
A student applying to this program must:
- Have earned a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a college or university that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or do so by the time of program matriculation.
- Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university other than Illinois State at which graduate, undergraduate, or non-degree credit was earned. The unofficial transcript should be easily readable and clearly indicate degree(s) awarded, courses and course grades for each term.
- If admitted, official domestic transcripts can be emailed from the university to GraduateAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, Graduate School, 208 Hovey Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, IL 61790-4040.
- If admitted, official international transcripts can be emailed directly from the international institution to InternationalAdmissions@IllinoisState.edu or mailed in a sealed envelope to: Illinois State University, International Admissions, Campus Box 6180, Normal, IL 61790-6180.
International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Graduate School Admission Requirements.
Additional Program Admission Requirements
You must be enrolled in a graduate degree program at Illinois State University.
You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a master's program.
The Grade Point Average (GPA) of all undergraduate credentials earned in the United States that are used for graduate degree admission evaluation is calculated by the last 60 hours of undergraduate work. International credentials are evaluated by using cumulative GPA (CGPA) in lieu of the GPA from the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
Submit the name and email address of a faculty member willing to serve as a reference.
Application Deadlines
- Fall Term — August 1, 2026
- Spring Term — December 1, 2026
- Summer Term — May 1, 2026
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