Admissions

The M.A. program in Museum Professions accepts dual degree students, and non-matriculating students, on a rolling basis for both the fall and spring semesters.

For students applying as full- or part-time students, admission to the program is open to those with a baccalaureate degree in a field related to museums, such as art history, history, anthropology, archaeology, or biology. Students who have majored in other fields must have completed 12 undergraduate courses in a museum-related area. If they have not, these undergraduate courses may be taken while at Seton Hall University.

A completed application package consists of:

• Completed application
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
• GRE scores (a GRE waiver form may be submitted if the baccalaureate degree was attained five or more years ago)
• Transcripts from all previous colleges and universities
• Personal statement
• Resume or CV
• Application fee

Additionally, all applicants are required to have an interview with a full-time faculty member, either on campus or over the phone. Applicants will be contacted to set up this interview once the application package is complete.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, although under particular circumstances the GPA requirement may be waived.

For those applying as non-matriculating students, a completed application package must be received prior to permission being granted to register for courses.  Only individuals officially affiliated with the program may register for classes. 

A completed application package consists of:

• Completed non-matriculated application
• Transcript showing prior completion of a baccalaureate degree

One the application is reviewed, the program will conduct an interview with the non-matriculating student.  If the student is granted non-matriculating status, he or she is required to have course selections pre-approved by a faculty adviser assigned by the program.  Students may not register for any courses without this prior approval.  Priority will be given to full-time, part-time, and dual degree students.

Important Note: Authorization to register for any course or courses is not a guaranteed future acceptance as a matriculated student in a full graduate degree curriculum.  If you later decide to apply for matriculation, a formal graduate application must be submitted with the application fee required by University regulation.  No student may complete more than twelve (12) credit hours in a non-matriculated or special status.

For All Applicants

Please call (973) 761-9430 or send an e-mail to artsci@shu.edu to obtain an application packet. Prospective students may also apply online or download a print application.

We offer rolling admission but the ultimate deadline for submitting applications is July 1 for Fall. Individuals interested in applying for a graduate assistantship should apply by April 30.