Undergraduate Certificate in Museum Studies

The Certificate Program is designed to give UNM undergraduate students, working professionals, and non-traditional students academic and practical training in the fundamentals of museology. Upon successful completion of the requirements, students are awarded an Undergraduate Certificate in Museum Studies.

A minimum of 30 acceptable credit hours must be earned for certificates that are pursued outside of a degree-seeking program. Of the 30 credit hours, a minimum of 15 credit hours must be earned in residence at the University of New Mexico and include the following: 

  • Successful completion of Museum Practices (MSST 407)
  • Museum Collection Management (MSST 476)
  • Museum Interpretation (MSST 475)
  • At least one museum practica (MSST 486)
  • One seminar in museum methods (MSST 485)

For more information contact us by email at: museum@unm.edu 

Program of Studies

Course Requirements - CertificateCr. Hrs.
Museum Practices (MSST 407)
3
Museum Interpretation (MSST 475)
3
Museum Collection Management (MSST 476)
3
Seminar in Museum Methods (MSST 485)
3
Total course hours:
12
Practicum: Museum Methods (MSST 486) ∆
3
Minimum credit hours required:
15

∆ Six (6) credit maximum.