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2011-2012 University Catalog 
    
2011-2012 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Museum Education - Master of Arts


Polly McKenna-Cress
pmckennacress@uarts.edu
Chairperson, Museum Studies
215-717-6328

Helen M. Shannon
hshannon@uarts.edu
Director, Museum Education
215-717-6051

Program Total Credits: 45

The Master of Arts in Museum Education is a concentrated program focused on the development and implementation of appropriate pedagogical practices and critical/interpretive skills for communicating to the public about culture and the arts. Coursework comprises three distinct areas: a broad education core addressing theory and methods; concentration in museum studies and practices; and a professional core including research and an internship with a cooperating museum.

Year One Credits: 30


Spring Credits: 15


Summer


Note: Students may elect to take one of their internships during the summer at no additional charge.

Year Two Credits: 15


Fall Credits: 15