Museum Studies Foundations

University of Washington Professional and Continuing Education ETPL
In this three-course certificate program, you’ll gain the practical knowledge and skills needed to start or advance your museum career. We’ll dive into foundational topics, such as museum administration, education, collections, exhibitions and community engagement. We’ll explore how these areas function at various institutions and venues, including traditional museums, science centers, historical societies, zoos and botanical gardens.

Financial information

Total tuition

$4,245.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

Yes

Program details

8 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Museology/Museum Studies

Completion rate

86%

Employment rate

63%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$25.89

Typical (median) annual earnings

$48,340.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Museology/Museum Studies

Education

28%

Arts, Entertainment, Recreation

21%

Retail Trade

14%

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

14%

Other Industries

13%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
82
Completion rate
86%
Average number of students who completed each year
27
Gender
Male
16%
Female
84%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
9%
Hispanic
18%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
73%
Multi-racial
0%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
40%
30 to 39
35%
40 to 49
11%
50 and over
15%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
0%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%