University of Memphis Museum Studies: Admissions

Museum Studies Graduate Certificate Program
142 CFA Building
University of Memphis | Memphis, TN | 38152-3200

Museum education and public programs

C.H. Nash Museum &
Chucalissa

Admission to the Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate Program in Museum Studies

Students currently admitted to a graduate program at the University of Memphis or another university and individuals already holding a graduate degree (MA, MFA, MS, PhD) may apply for admission to the Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate Program in Museum Studies.
Students already enrolled in a graduate program are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for admission. Students attending an institution of higher education other than the University of Memphis must apply to the Graduate School for admission as a Non-Degree Seeking student.

In rare instances, students who have completed an undergraduate degree program, but who have not been admitted to a graduate program, may apply and will be considered for admission to the program on an individual basis. For more information on this option, contact Dr. Luebbers.

All applications to the museum studies certificate program will be reviewed by the Admissions and Advisory Committee. The Committee may also interview prospective students in order to ensure a good fit between the program and the individual student's needs.

To apply, students must be -

admitted to the Graduate School of The University of Memphis

http://academics.memphis.edu/gradschool/applicant.html

If the student is in a graduate program outside of the University of Memphis,
or is already in possession of a graduate degree, the student must apply to the Graduate School as a non-degree seeking student and must submit the following to the Program in Museum Studies at the address given below -

the completed Application Form to the Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate Program in Museum Studies
a letter from the applicant describing the student's reasons for wishing to acquire a graduate certificate in the area of museum studies and how the program corresponds with prior experience and anticipated career plans; and
three sealed letters of recommendation along with the approved Recommendation Request Form from each recommender.

DEADLINES:

The deadline for late applications to the Museum Studies Certificate Program for Fall semester 2008 is July 21, 2008.

Deadline for Application to the Graduate Certificate Program in Museum Studies for Spring 2008 has passed.

Deadlines for applications for graduate study in specific programs at the University of Memphis for FALL 2008 are set by the individual departments.

Please check the appropriate links from The Graduate School - Academic Degree Programs web page.

Note: Deadlines for admission to the Graduate School are usually later than Departmental program deadlines. If you submit your application using the Graduate School's deadlines, you will have missed most Departmental cut off dates and your application will be delayed at least one semester.

Deadlines for Financial Aid applications at The University of Memphis for FALL 2008 vary. Some deadlines may have passed.

Please check the appropriate links from The Graduate School - Fellowships, Awards, and Federal Financial Aid web page.

MAIL THE MUSEUM STUDIES APPLICATION PACKET TO:

Program in Museum Studies
Art Museum
The University of Memphis
142 Communication & Fine Arts Bldg.
Memphis, TN 38152-3200

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Leslie Luebbers, Director of the Art Museum (lluebbrs@memphis.edu) or

Dr. Linda Bennett, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences (lbennett@memphis.edu)

Application Form (Adobe Acrobat pdf file)

Recommendation Request Form (Adobe Acrobat pdf file)