IAIA Institute Of American Indian Arts
Museum Studies
Online, USA
Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: This Museum Studies programme at IAIA introduces students to all aspects of museum studies, from theoretical perspectives to practical application. Courses mix weekly video demonstrations, readings, and original research assignments. You learn museum operations plus ethical and legal issues for collecting, storing, and exhibiting Native American cultural objects. IAIA frames art as a traditional path of creativity and focuses on skill-building and provoking thought.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in museums, galleries, tribal cultural centers, archives, and heritage organisations. Potential careers include museum curator, collections manager/registrar, exhibit designer, conservation technician, museum educator, repatriation coordinator, provenance researcher, and community outreach coordinator.
The program introduces students to all aspects of museum studies from theoretical perspectives to practical applications. Courses are arranged with weekly video demonstrations, readings, and original research assignments. In addition to learning the details of museum operations, students also learn about the ethical and legal considerations involved in collecting, storing, and exhibiting Native American cultural objects.
