Since that time CGP has been a leader in training museum professionals through its intensive program leading to a Master of Arts Degree in Museum Studies. The co-sponsoring institutions unite the worlds of academia and professional museum practice to give CGP its strength and depth. CGP graduates are known nationwide for their ability to interpret and exhibit objects, as well as manage museums and collections. The strength of CGP is the core of museum studies courses augmented by the academic disciplines of art, material culture and history.
Classes provide both a theoretical and practical approach to museum work.
The Village of Cooperstown provides a beautiful and culturally rich backdrop for the study of museums. Area institutions including Fenimore House Museum and The Farmers' Museum , and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum provide fertile learning grounds for students.