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About the Program

GW's MA in Museums, History and Culture is a unique joint degree program, drawing on the expertise of faculty in History, American Studies and Museum Studies. The program offers a range of courses emphasizing both historical scholarship and practical application, preparing graduates for careers in museums, historic sites and a range of other public-facing historical programs.

Students can choose an area focus — either U.S. culture or specific aspects of global or world history. The curriculum provides a firm grounding in historical training and interdisciplinary American Studies methods, as well as museum fundamentals such as exhibition development, public engagement, collections management, museum administration and ethics.