Museum Studies

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Program at a Glance

College(s)/School(s)

College of Arts and Humanities

Department(s)

Fine Art and Art History

The Museum Studies program offers a broad overview of museum curation, education, management and collection care as well as museum history, museological theory, and current trends and challenges facing museums. The minor is designed to be a compliment to a number of diverse majors, from the arts and sciences to the business world. Engage in immersive coursework, and gain practical insights through hands-on experiences and collaborations with museums. Embrace your passion for preserving history and shaping curated experiences. Become a key player in the future of museums.

Degree Requirements

  • IDST 277 - Intro to Museum Studies
  • IDST 377 - Advanced Museum Studies
  • Select one:
    • BUSN 302 - Business Law for the Arts
    • BUSN 340 - Non-Profit as Business Enterprise
    • ENGL 353W - Writing for the Professions
    • ENGL 454W - Writing for Civic Engagement: Public Relations and Grants
    • THEA 200 - Principles of Arts Administration
  • Select two: (6 credits from at least two different disciplines)
    • AMST 340 - America at Sea
    • BIOL 212/212L - Principles of Biology II and Laboratory
    • CHEM 103 - Intro to Chemistry
    • CHEM 110 - Chemistry and Society
    • CLST 311 - Ancient Greek Art
    • CLST 312 - Ancient Roman Art
    • FNAR 201 - World Art in Context I: Ancient to Medieval
    • FNAR 202 - World Art in Context II: Renaissance to Modern
    • FREN 351 - Studies in the Early Modern Era
    • FREN 352 - Studies in the Modern Era
    • GERM 311 - German Cultural History I
    • GERM 312 - German Cultural History II
    • HIST 111 - The Ancient and Medieval World
    • HIST 112 - The Modern World
    • HIST 121 - Early America to the Civil War
    • HIST 122 - Modern America: Reconstruction to Global Power
    • IDST 240 - Medieval and Renaissance Perspectives
    • HIST 435 - Public History
    • HIST 348 - Historical Archaeology
    • SPAN 471 - Hispanic Visual Culture and the Arts
    • THEA 352 - Art, Clothing and Society
  • Select one:
    • ANTH 491 - Practicum in Anthropology [Same as SOCL 491]
    • BIOL 496 - Practicum
    • CHEM 499 - Independent Study and Research
    • FNAR 491 - Practicum in Studio Art/Art History
    • HIST 491 - Practicum
    • THEA 492 - Arts Administration Internship
Course Catalog

Career Options

  • Museum Curator
  • Museum Educator
  • Exhibition Designer
  • Collections Manager
  • Museum Administrator
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