Museum Studies Certificate

The Museum Studies certificate exposes students to the array of occupations in the museum industry and provides them opportunity to add an experiential component to their academic education. The certificate is available to upper division undergraduate and graduate students who have completed the introductory course, seminar, internship and methods and elective courses in their field of study.

Just for YOU!

The museum studies certificate is geared to any UNI undergraduate who may want to pursue an MA in Museum Studies or work in a museum. It is designed to fit within existing majors in art, humanities, and sciences.

Endless Opportunities

Museums have a variety of different positions, and it really depends on location and the person’s interest. Positions can range from curator, preparator, registrar, education and outreach, to development and fundraising.

Unique Features

The courses you'll take are completely major specific! The core courses provide a foundation in any museum-related work, while the internship and advanced courses provide for specificity in the student’s major discipline.

Find out more about Museum Studies

Contact us directly at:

Department of History
1227 W 27th Street
319 Seerley Hall
Cedar Falls, IA 50614

Phone: 319-273-2097
Email: jennifer.mcnabb@uni.edu

Department of Art
104 Kamerick Art Building
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0362

Phone: 319-273-2077
Email: elizabeth.sutton@uni.edu