Courses are taught by leading museum professionals . Through lectures, discussions, readings, demonstrations, guest presentations, field trips and exercises, students gain practical knowledge and skills. Students design an individual museum project that is tailored to their interests. The program has been developed by leading museum professionals and UW faculty. Broad-based, experienced museum professionals serve as instructors.
Opportunities exist for networking and interaction with colleagues.
Hands-on, practical aspects of museum work are presented. The program is approved by the UW Museology Program and the UW departments of Art History and History. Students have access to resources of the University of Washington libraries and computer labs while enrolled in this program. Course Descriptions Classes meet Saturdays at the Burke Museum on the UW campus in Seattle. See details under How to Apply .