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Admission
To be admitted to the program:
- Complete the 3 preadmission courses.
- Meet all other admission criteria.
- Submit your application materials.
1. Complete the 3 preadmission courses.
Earn a B or higher in 3 required graduate-level courses as described below. The courses count toward the program once you are admitted.
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You are required to take both MUSE E-100 and the proseminar MUSE E-101. If you earn a grade below B in the proseminar, you are only allowed to enroll in it once again for admission to the master’s program. If you are unable to pass the proseminar after 2 attempts, you may not attempt the proseminar in another area or degree program.
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The third course should be from the program curriculum. See the degree requirements.
2. Meet all other admission criteria.
Possess a regionally accredited bachelor’s degree or its foreign equivalent (see Acceptable Foreign Degrees).
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Demonstrate English language proficiency.
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Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in any degree courses already completed at Harvard Extension School or Summer School.
- Be in good academic and financial standing with Harvard University, with no disciplinary or administrative procedures pending.
If you already hold a graduate degree, you may earn the master’s degree in museum studies provided the 2 degrees are in different fields.
3. Submit your application materials.
To be admitted to the program, you must submit the application materials. See How to Apply.
Financial aid
Before you apply and are admitted, you can work with Student Financial Services to secure private funding to cover the cost of the first 3 courses required for admission. Learn about financial aid for nonadmitted students.
Once you apply and are admitted, you may be eligible for a number of loan and grant programs. Learn about financial aid for admitted candidates.