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University of the Arts, The   College of Art and Design College of Art and Design Master of Arts in Museum Communication 320 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 US   Phone: 1-800-616-ARTS   Visit Program Website At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.-Museum Communication On Campus Online   The MA in Museum Communication is a course of study in the contemporary theory and practice of museum work. Museum professionals seeking a graduate degree in museum studies for professional advancement, and museum volunteers who seek professional credentials to make the transition into professional museum work can acquire the skills, knowledge, and practical training in dealing with the public sector, with responsibilities that include museum publications, public relations, membership, development, record-keeping, outreach activities including internet presence, and visitor services. Organized within the traditional academic semester framework, with some short, intensive one- and two-week-long sessions during the winter and summer academic breaks, and annual international museum issues seminars, the Department of Museum Studies prepares those who seek careers as collections managers, exhibition developers, educators, and media and public affairs specialists. International museum professionals may further their careers through the acquisition of academic credentials and through a broader perspective and knowledge of current museum practices acquired in courses, seminars, special museum placements, internships, and a thesis. Graduates work in museums of anthropology, archaeology, fine art, history, natural history, science centers, zoos, arboretums, and national parks. Others find employment in government agencies, historical societies, historic sites and houses, and with private and corporate collections and foundations. Full-time MA students undertake a three-semester academic course of study, and a 12-week (240-hour) internship placement. Those students studying for the MA in Museum Communication conclude their degree program through the submission of a written thesis, thesis defense, and examination.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Applicants to the Master of Arts in Museum Communication should possess a BFA, BA, or BS degree, demonstrated work experience in the museum field or in related institutions/consultancies, or discipline-based training, and the intention of utilizing this specialized training in a museum context, and basic word processing and Internet research skills.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation:         Visit Program Website