The 1-Year Masters program at Claremont Graduate University can jump-start your graduate education in museum studies.
This unique partnership between Claremont Graduate University and SUNY Geneseo offers accelerated BA to MA programs in history and cultural studies with a concentration in museum studies. Learn more about the advantages of studying at a graduate-only institution like CGU.
Benefits
- Earn a specialized graduate degree from CGU in museum studies on an accelerated timeline
- Save on tuition by having to complete fewer graduate courses
- Count up to 12 units of SUNY Geneseo coursework towards your CGU degree
- Gain a competitive advantage in the museums and public history job market
- Start your career sooner
- Apply to either the MA program in history or cultural studies using our streamlined 1-Year Masters Application during your senior year.
- Begin full-time graduate study at CGU following graduation.
- Earn a master’s degree in as little as one year of full-time study.
Some students can complete the CGU portion of the program within one year of full-time study. It may take longer than one year, however, depending on the number of units in which you enroll per semester.
Students admitted into the program will receive a minimum fellowship of $5,000 per semester at CGU, making this an inexpensive and high-quality alternative to other graduate programs in museum studies both in the United States and abroad.
If you have additional questions, contact either program director Professor Joshua Goode or the Office of Admissions at admissions@cgu.edu or 909-607-7811.