Museum Education

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.

Program Outcomes

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.

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.

Graduates of the program typically pursue careers as educators or administrators in museums of all types and sizes.