The museum studies program is designed to be taken within the MA degree in the Department of History of Art and Design (HAD), or the MS in Museums and Digital Culture in the School of Information. The Certificate is also available to graduate students enrolled in the History of Art and Design's dual-degree programs with the Department of Fine Arts and the School of Information's MSLIS, which are awarded upon completion of those Master's degrees. In addition, the certificate can be taken as a post-master's certificate for students who have completed one of the aforementioned masters' programs, or students holding a master's in related field from another institution. The Advanced Certificate is approved by NYSED. The 15-credit Advanced Certificate in Museum Studies provides learning opportunities for students who wish to acquire the essential knowledge and skills needed to engage with the museum world as professionals. The curriculum features experiential learning and field research through the two-semester museum practicum/ internship giving students hands-on experience in current museum practice while working in NYC's leading cultural institutions. Taught by an expert faculty, coursework brings focus to exhibitions, curation, and conservation.