Established in 1978 and substantially revised in 2002, the degree program is designed to involve students with the principles, practices, and critical analyses f museums. Broad-based, the program provides opportunities for coursework and practical experiences in curation, exhibition planning and design, educational programming, conservation principles, and administration. The program also encourages graduate studients from other disciplines -- history, art history, natural sciences -- to gain experience in museums through the certificate program. Faculty support students seeking PhD's emphasizing museum-related research, including critical analyses of public programs as well as collections research.