Program Courses
To earn the Museum Studies Certificate, students must complete the three core courses. "The Exhibit" course is optional and intended for professionals at smaller institutions who need specific exhibit design know-how.
PDP courses are offered online, remotely, and on-campus.
Please refer to the Schedule Notes for course delivery information.
IMPORTANT:
The registration process for all professional development courses requires you to register for your course and
update your emergency contact information
in CAESAR, Northwestern University's Student Enterprise System.
Please contact
pdp@northwestern.edu
with any questions.
| Program | Course ID | Course Title / Description | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum Studies Online | MUSEUM 370-DL | Museum Origins and Issues | Online | Online |
| Museum Studies Online | MUSEUM 371-DL | Successful Museum Management | Online | |
| Museum Studies Online | MUSEUM 372-DL | Learning and Museums | Online | Online |
| Museum Studies Online | MUSEUM 373-0 | Journey of a Museum Exhibit | Chicago Campus |