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DURATION
20 up to 24 Months
LANGUAGES
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PACE
Full time, Part time
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Key Summary
Introduction
Museums today need visionary leaders. This program offers the theory and practice of all aspects of the museum field, teaching innovative skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Museums are more relevant today than ever before. They are responsible for cultural stewardship and serve as a gathering place for communities; a space for reflection, interaction, participation, and learning (onsite and online); and act as an agent of social change.
Innovations in information and communication technologies are challenging museums to rethink their approach and transform the museum experience to keep up with the intellectual curiosity of today’s learners. The need has never been greater for leaders with the knowledge and skills to face these challenges and create a vision for the museums of the future.
Prepare for 21st-century museum leadership and stewardship with a master’s degree in museum studies at Johns Hopkins. With a focus on technology’s role in the field, the program explores how museums can attract new visitors, increase engagement, and transform experiences for today’s diverse audiences.
A 21st-Century Curriculum
New demands and challenges are emerging in every aspect of the museum landscape. Focusing on the needs of the 21st-century museum professional, this program combines theory and practice while emphasizing digital strategies in today’s museum and offering training on new models of education, curatorship, exhibitions, and business strategies to create the visionary leaders of the future.
Learn on Your Terms
Access your coursework—and collections from museums around the world—from wherever you are. Available 90% online, the MA in Museum Studies program is flexible enough to fit your scheduling needs and also highly interactive, providing an enriching learning experience filled with virtual field trips and engaging discussions.
The two-week onsite study seminar, in locations organized by the program, adds a hands-on, real-world component to your Johns Hopkins experience.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
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Curriculum
This 30-credit Master of Arts degree is composed of 1 Required Core Course, 4 Customizable Core Courses, and 5 Elective Courses.
The Core Courses offer you a grounding in the theory and practice of museums in a changing technological, social, and political environment – emphasizing the role of technology throughout the museum. Your Elective Courses can address many aspects of a museum, from collections and exhibitions to marketing and development.
Rankings
- Johns Hopkins University ranked #15 in the 2023 Times Higher Education world university rankings.
- Johns Hopkins University ranked #7 in the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report national rankings.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
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Occupations
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- Archivists
- Curators
- Museum Technicians and Conservators
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
- Set and Exhibit Designers
- Tour Guides and Escorts
- Fundraisers
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English Language Requirements
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Program Admission Requirements
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