"We are very proud of our long association with the University of San Francisco. The Museum Studies internship program has had a major impact in the success of our educational programming and outreach at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco."
–Renée Baldocchi, Director of Public Programs,
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
The Museum Studies Program is a 32-unit, full-time program that is completed in 16 months: three semesters plus one summer. During the program students complete an internship at one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier cultural institutions, or at a museum in a location of their choice outside of the Bay Area – enabling students to explore internship opportunities world-wide.
In the first year (fall, spring and summer), students complete 28 units. In the final fall semester students integrate their knowledge, experience and skills through a 4-unit Museum Project Management Capstone paper and presentation. University of San Francisco students who complete a Bachelor's Degree in Art History or Arts Management can complete the degree with a total of 28 units — 24 units in the first year and 4 units in the second year.
Sample Timeline – Master's Program – 16 months
Year One
Fall
- Museum Studies: History and Theory
- Cultural and Financial Management
- Practicum or Elective*
Spring
- Museums and Social Justice
- Collections Management and Preservation
- Practicum or Elective*
Summer
- Museum Studies Internship
Year Two
Fall
- Museum Project Management: Capstone Project
*See list of Practica and Art History courses under Elective Courses. Elective courses may also be taken in another department, pending faculty approval.
