Graduate Certificate Program
Program Code: GRCT-NS
Major Code: MST
HEGIS 1099

History and Social Studies Education Department
Classroom Building C205, (716) 878-5412
history.buffalostate.edu/

The museum studies certificate is a flexible program designed to allow students to tailor a program to their background and primary work experience. Each student is assigned an academic adviser who works closely with the student to create an appropriate program. The certificate in museum studies can be applied toward a master’s degree program at Buffalo State in art education (K-12), history, social studies education (7-12), creative studies, or applied economics. Students interested in combining the museum studies certificate with a degree program are advised to first discuss this option with an adviser from the corresponding degree program.

Admission Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale).
2. Two letters of recommendation.
3. A 500-word personal statement describing the applicant’s graduate education goals and interest in the museum field.

In addition, all applicants should review the Admission to a Graduate Program section in this catalog.

Program Requirements