Study Museum and Gallery Studies part-time

Ontario College Graduate Certificate

Illuminate the past. Inspire the future! Learn the foundation of all museum and gallery work. Network with museum and gallery professionals. Work with ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s The Campus Gallery and extensive art/ceramic collection. Engaged curriculum and experiential learning opportunities prepare students for their internship.

Please refer to the Museum and Gallery Studies program page for all of the main details, including admissions requirements.

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Program description

As a student of the Museum and Gallery Studies program, you will acquire a comprehensive foundation in museum and gallery work. You will develop capabilities in the main technical areas common to all museums and galleries: conservation and collections management, exhibition design, public programming, interactive technology, and administration. By advancing your existing knowledge through a blend of engaging academic instruction and experiential learning opportunities such as technical practice and a co-op work placement, you will be prepared to understand the legacy of museums and galleries while being a part of the change that moves this field of study forward. Connecting theory with practice, the Museum and Gallery Studies program focuses on curatorial sustainability, equity and diversity in curriculum and action, and instilling collaborative approaches to problem-solving. You will receive hands-on experience working with The Campus Gallery and ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s extensive art collection. Networking with museum and gallery professionals, historians, and artists, you will create off-site exhibitions with local cultural institutions. After your coursework is complete, a four-month co-op work placement will prepare you for the next steps in your career in Museums and Galleries.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program will be prepared to work in a variety of positions within the museum and gallery industry, including:

  • museum/gallery conservator assistant
  • museum registrar
  • collection technician
  • curatorial assistant
  • educator
  • animateur
  • museum extension officer
  • exhibition technician
  • art gallery preparator
  • development officer
  • media coordinator

Graduates may also find employment in museums and galleries in areas related to visitor services, marketing and publishing.

Review program admission requirements and information about career opportunities.

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Course offerings and equivalents

Currently available courses are listed below.

Advanced Collection Management
MUSM 1009
Advanced Exhibition Design
MUSM 1011
Advanced Museum and Gallery Management
MUSM 1008
Collection Management
MUSM 1002
Curatorial Practices
MUSM 1001
Educational Programming and Delivery
MUSM 1007
Exhibition Design
MUSM 1003
Museum and Gallery Management
MUSM 1004
Museum and Gallery Studies Co-op Work Term
COOP 1063
Preventative Conservation Techniques
MUSM 1006
Public Engagement in Museums and Galleries
MUSM 1014
Research Methods for Museums and Galleries
MUSM 1010
Technical Practices
MUSM 1005
Visual Technologies
MUSM 1015

How to apply to the part-time Museum and Gallery Studies graduate certificate program

Apply online through ontariocolleges.ca

  1. Make sure you meet program admission requirements
  2. Complete an online application using the using the part-time program code
  3. When registration opens,  select the course(s) from the program webpage course listing and follow the prompt steps to register and pay

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Finance and fees

Are part-time students eligible for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)?²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Chevron

As a part-time student, you may be eligible for OSAP funding, depending on the number of courses you take per semester.

For more information about OSAP, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit the OSAP/financial aid webpage.

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As a part-time student, you can take one to three courses per semester, paying on a course-by-course basis.

For course fee information, select a course from the course information section of this page.

Online learning

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These courses are offered through OntarioLearn. Visit the OntarioLearn webpage to learn more.

OntarioLearn courses are set up as equivalents to the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵcourses. You can choose to take the ODE courses or the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵcourses.

When a ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵcourse isn’t available to be delivered online, we’ve listed an OntarioLearn course in the delivery schedule. The majority of the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵcourses have ODE equivalents set up. You can choose to take either course.

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

Can I transfer credits or prior life or work experience to fast track my studies?²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Chevron

Previous postsecondary education: If you’ve completed courses, or some or all of a program, at another accredited postsecondary institution, you may be able to transfer all or some of your courses into a related program at Georgian.

Relevant work or life experience: If you have relevant work and/or life experience that relates to your program(s) of interest at Georgian, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is an academic credit option.

To learn more about transfer credit and PLAR, visit the Credit for Prior Learning webpage.

Do you have questions about studying Museum and Gallery Studies part-time?

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