MA Museum Studies

Long Island University - C.W. Post

he M.A. in Museum Studies is designed to offer students a rigorous academic curriculum as well as the tools, experience, and skills necessary to pursue doctoral studies or professional careers in the field of the arts. It is coordinated by the Department of Art, in conjunction with regional cultural institutions and museums. Through course work and pre-professional museum internship training, the program provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of the major art historical periods, museology, theories and practice, with an emphasis on the areas of art education and curatorial studies. The M.A. draws on departmental strengths in research, art education, direct-object study, and the vast cultural resources of the New York metropolitan area.

School of Visual Arts