Offered through the Department of the History of Art and Design, the Advanced Certificate in Museum Studies is a 15-credit NYSED approved program that enhances any graduate degree with courses that deepen one’s knowledge and expertise in museum history, practice, and theory. The program provides a foundation in the study of these areas and is supported by a broad range of electives that address all aspects of exhibition, collecting, and preservation of culture in museums and institutions of display more broadly. It is open to those pursuing a Pratt graduate degree in any discipline as well as to Master’s Degree holders interested in a stand-alone Certificate.
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Study options
Full Time
(1 Semester)
Tuition fees
$34,650.00 (29,23,557)
per year
Student Health Services Fee - 200 Per semester
Start date
January 2027
Venue
Brooklyn Campus
200 Willoughby Avenue,
Brooklyn,
New York,
11205, Northeast, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
In addition to the same application materials as domestic applicants, international applicants must submit the following documentation: Translations: Documents not originally in English must be translated by a NACES certified translation service.English Language Proficiency: Applicants for whom English is not the primary or native language, must submit a proof of English proficiency. International applicants can also apply for an English Proficiency Waiver.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.