The MA in Museum Education, offered by the Department of Education, is designed for those interested in pursuing careers in art, history, science, and children's museums. As a student in the program, you'll prepare to find your place at the cutting-edge of the interesting and varied field of museum education. We seek applicants who can bring new thinking and leadership to the field at a time when museums are increasingly focusing their resources on community engagement, civic issues, and global problems.<br><br>Program Outcomes<br>The master's program in museum education prepares students to work with audiences of all ages, interests, and abilities in the informal learning environment of a museum. Students take courses in education, human development, psychology, museum studies, and content areas such as history or art history simultaneously.<br><br>You'll complete a museum practicum, arranged with academic help and supervision from your faculty advisors, and get the chance to apply your skills and knowledge in the real-world setting of a museum. With its convenient location just a few miles from downtown Boston, Tufts offers easy access to opportunities at the area's many museums, academic, and cultural institutions.