21世纪的博物馆已成为复杂的，多用途的组织。该计划旨在满足他们对经过专业培训的员工的需求。博物馆专业的文学硕士课程通过富有挑战性的课程工作和具体的经验，使理论与实践融为一体，为学生在博物馆和其他文化机构的职业发展做好准备。它的课程以美国博物馆协会和国际博物馆理事会的指南为基础，旨在发展技能-在专业博物馆工作，研究，技术，领导力，创造性问题解决和倡导等领域，以及价值观，包括道德和职业行为，对文化多样性的尊重以及对博物馆传统价值的欣赏。博物馆专业硕士课程是一项39学分的校园课程，旨在为有兴趣在博物馆或相关文化
Museums in the 21st century have become complex, multipurpose organizations. This program is designed to meet their need for professionally trained employees.<br><br>The M.A. program in Museum Professions prepares students for professional careers in museums and other cultural institutions through challenging coursework and concrete experience, melding the theoretical with the practical. Its curriculum is informed by guidelines of the American Association of Museums and the International Council of Museums and aims at developing skills -- in such areas as professional museum work, research, technology, leadership, creative problem solving, and advocacy -- as well as values, including ethical and professional behavior, respect for cultural diversity, and appreciation of the value of museum traditions.