Southern University at New Orleans offers the only Master of Arts in Museum Studies in the State of Louisiana. The mission of the department is to educate and train a diverse student population to become professionals and leaders in the museum and arts sectors. FlexU at SUNO offers a 100% online accelerated Master of Arts in Museum Studies. The program includes a rigorous study of Museology, which is dedicated to the study of the theories, procedures, and managerial concepts of museums. Utilizing a balanced approach between theory and practice, students gain in-depth knowledge about several aspects of the African Diaspora and museum work, including collections management, exhibition design, museum education, audience engagement, digital strategies, and community involvement. As part of the degree program, students are engaged in applied practice through a required practicum experience in local, regional and national museums, which serve as extended classrooms.
Minimum Admission Requirements
- GPA
- 2.5 or higher for undergraduate work, 3.0 for graduate work
- Standardized testing requirement
- Not Applicable
- English Proficiency Testing
- Not Applicable
- Level of education attainment required
- Bachelor's degree
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
- Specify any program-specific admissions requirements
- Pay the 25.00 application fee. For international students, $35.00.
International students must pay the additional fees associated with the required third-party
evaluation of foreign transcripts.
Additional Admission Requirements
- Personal Statement
- Yes
- # of Letters of Recommendations
- 3
- Transcripts
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Interview
- Not Applicable
- Portfolio / Work Samples
- Not Applicable
Other Requirements
- Must submit a statement of Philosophy