Admissions to the MA in Museum Professions

The master's degree program in Museum Professions accepts full-time, part-time, dual degree, 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 4 undergraduate courses in a museum-related area. If they have not, these undergraduate courses may be taken while at Seton Hall University.

A complete 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 the Program Director or a full-time faculty member, either on campus or by 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 for admission.

For those applying as dual degree students, applications must be submitted at the end of the sophomore year. If accepted into the program, dual degree students are admitted conditionally upon completion of the BA degree and of the GREs.

A complete application package consists of:

• Completed application
• Two letters of recommendation
• Current transcripts and transcripts of previous colleges, if applicable
• Resume
• Application fee
  

For those applying as non-matriculating students, a completed application package must be received prior to permission being granted to register for courses.  

A complete application package consists of:

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

Once the application is reviewed, the Program Director 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 approved by a faculty adviser assigned by the program.  Students may not register for any courses without this 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 guarantee of future acceptance as a matriculated student in a full graduate degree curriculum.  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 and December 1 for Spring. Individuals interested in applying for a graduate assistantship should apply by April 30.