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    Museum Studies, MA

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    Syracuse, USMAIn-person1 year
    $48,132.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    33
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Museum Studies, MA at Syracuse University is a 33-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Syracuse, US. Tuition is $48,132.

    About the program

    The program prepares students for museum professions through coursework in research, scholarship, design, and practice, emphasizing the museum professional's role as liaison between public and objects. It includes on-campus training at university museums and galleries, off-campus projects, internships, and courses from related fields like art history and anthropology.

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $16,338.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Museum Studies, MA at Syracuse University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Museum Studies, MA at Syracuse University is $48,132 across 33 required credits.
    Is Museum Studies, MA at Syracuse University online or in-person?
    Museum Studies, MA at Syracuse University is offered in-person.
    How long does Museum Studies, MA at Syracuse University take to complete?
    Museum Studies, MA at Syracuse University is structured around 1 year and 33 credits.
    What GPA is required for Museum Studies, MA at Syracuse University?
    Per the program's published guidance: Applicants must have at least a 3.35 average (4.0=A) in the major field and an overall average of no less than 3.0.
    What work-permit options follow Museum Studies, MA at Syracuse University?
    Post-completion work rights for Museum Studies, MA at Syracuse University: 12 months OPT (US)