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Admissions Requirements

To be admitted into the Graduate Certificate in Cultural and Heritage Resource Management program, applicants typically must meet the following minimum admission criteria (conditional admission may be considered for applications with background or grade point averages that do not meet these requirements):

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
A GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale)
Previous field school or equivalent is recommended
Strong motivation for studying Cultural and Heritage Resource Management

To be admitted into the MPS in Cultural and Heritage Resource Management program, applicants typically must meet the following minimum admission criteria (conditional admission may be considered for applications with background or grade point averages that do not meet these requirements):

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
A GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale)
At least one year of experience working in CHRM is recommended
Strong motivation for studying Cultural and Heritage Resource Management

Application Materials

In addition to the standard Graduate School Application Form, MPS and Graduate Certificate applicants are required to submit the following:

Transcripts from all previous colleges or universities (Please do not submit official transcripts with the application. The university will request the official transcripts after you enroll.)
A written Statement of Purpose in the form of an essay (2–3 double spaced pages) which includes a discussion of professional goals, how the student’s background will lead to success in the program, and how the program will help them achieve their goals.
Resume/CV
A writing sample
2 letters of recommendation from CRM professionals, colleagues, or former professors that attest to the individual’s potential to succeed in the program.
For students from outside the U.S., for whom English is not the first language, students must provide evidence of English proficiency.
Please note: The above materials are the only components of the application we need for our review. We do not require the optional supplementary materials under the "Personal Experience" section of the application.

International students must fulfill all requirements relating to international academic credentials, evidence of English proficiency, financial certification, and visa documentation, if required. These requirements are found at the Graduate School’s Web site: https://www.gradschool.umd.edu/admissions/international-admissions.

Deadlines

Spring 2025 Deadline: January 17, 2025

Fall 2025 Priority Deadline: June 6, 2025

Fall 2025 Final Deadline: July 25, 2025

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Application

Applicants may complete the online application via the link below.

The program code to enter in your application depends on whether you want to enroll in the 10-course MPS program, or the 5-course graduate certificate program.

Program	Code
Master in Professional Studies in Cultural and Heritage Resource Management	MPCH
Graduate Certificate in Cultural and Heritage Resource Management	Z121

Click here to access the online application.