Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies

Last Updated: March 12, 2026

5249 University of Oregon

Eugene, OR 97403

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Director(s)

Akiko Walley
Maude I. Kerns Associate Professor of Japanese Art
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Degrees Offered

  • Museum Studies Degree, Certificate, or Minor

Program Strengths

  • Museum Studies

Historic Preservation

Last Updated: March 12, 2026

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Director(s)

Amalia Leifeste, [email protected], 541-346-3614

Program Introduction

Established in 1986, the Historic Preservation Program at University of Oregon is the preeminent Masters program west of the Rockies. The program offers a Master of Science in Historic Preservation, with cohorts of approximately 10 students per year. A Minor in Historic Preservation is offered to UO undergraduate students, and can lead to an Accelerated Masters Degree. Historic Preservation is located within the School of Architecture and Environment and has fostered connections with architecture, interior architecture, planning, landscape architecture, and others across the wider University with allied disciplines such as history, museum studies, and folklore.

Degrees Offered

  • Other

Program Strengths

  • Historic Preservation
  • Local/Community History
  • Material Culture

Credit Hour Requirements

62 (quarter system)

How Many Students are Admitted Annually

MA12

Full-time Program Staff/Faculty

  • 1 full time faculty- director and associate professor
  • Approximately 9 pro-tem (lecturer/adjunct) faculty members with area-specialization

Financial Aid Available

Fellowships, in-state tuition status (part of the Western Regional Graduate Program), highly competitive University wide Graduate Employee roles

Internship Requirements

A 120-hour internship is required for graduation. A Fall term, 1 credit hour, course supports students in preparing their internship application materials, and considering the learning objectives for the internship experience. Students select their own internship and are encouraged to seek and accept paid positions.

Places Where Students Have Interned During the Past 3 Years

  • National Park Service
  • Preservation Architecture Firms
  • Cultural Resource Management Firms
  • Local Non-Profit Organizations
  • Preservation Advocacy Organizations
  • Architectural Conservation Firms

Job Placement Percentage Within One Year

concurent degrees only recent graduates- all secured positions within one year

Employers Who Have Hired Graduates from this Program within the Past Five Years

  • State Historic Preservation Offices
  • Preservation Architecture Firms
  • CRM firms
  • Restore Oregon