Museum Studies
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Museum Studies certificate is designed for students interested in transfer to four-year degree programs related to museum and gallery fields of study. The certificate offers education and experience related to the issues of exhibition, collection, preservation, and marketing of objects of display in museum or gallery spaces. Students produce a formal exhibition at MiraCosta College’s Kruglak Gallery. The student’s emphasis may be in either museum or gallery studies; emphases in museum display may cover a range of academic disciplines or specialties.
Museum Studies Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to analyze and communicate critically formulated ideas and concepts about the care, display, maintenance, and/or sale of object collections as commonly found in museums or galleries.
- Upon completion of this program, the student will have documentable experience in the care, display, maintenance, and/or sale of object collections.