Degrees
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M.A.
36-credit-hour degree that provides museum theory and foundations, hands-on professional skills, a mandatory internship, and flexibility to take courses that deepen your specific subject expertise. Applications accepted for fall semester only.![A Black man and a white student face a large painting while discussing it.](/sites/museumstudies/files/images/2021/SMA_EdwidgeDanticat_0.jpg)
Joint M.A. with African & African-American Studies
One-of-a-kind degree! You'll earn two master's degrees in three years and specialize in African or African-American studies. Includes a mandatory internship and combined final defense.![White man giving tour of National World War I Museum exhibits to group of program students.](/sites/museumstudies/files/images/2021/GroupTour_WWIMuseum.jpg)
Graduate Certificate
15-credit-hour credential. Includes classes on theory, hands-on professional skills, a course that deepens your specific subject expertise, and a mandatory internship. Current KU students and non-KU students can apply. Applications accepted for fall or spring semester.![Woman wearing safety glasses, a blue apron and blue latex gloves, holding a postcard that she pressed using a machine with long levers.](/sites/museumstudies/files/images/2021/JackieHoldingPostcardShePrinted.jpg)