About this Program
Make a career out of preserving history.
Program Overview
The museum studies minor prepares students for careers in museums as curators, researchers, archivists, conservators, educators, registrars, exhibition designers, fundraisers, marketers and public relations specialists. Learn what it takes to work in a museum, including the ethical preservation, interpretation and dissemination of cultural, historical, scientific and artistic knowledge.
Degrees Offered
- Minor
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Required Courses
- ART 215 Introduction to Museum Studies
- ART 321 All Hands on Deck! Object-Based Learning
- ART 322 Art Detectives: Introduction to Provenance Research
- ART 399 Internship in Art
Electives
One of the Following
- ART 201 Exploring Art and Visual Culture
- ART 220 Global Art and Architecture I
- ART 221 Global Art and Architecture II
One of the Following
- ART 300 Gallery Management
- ART 331 Museums, Sites and Cities
- ART 397 Special Topics
One of the Following
- HIST 208 Introduction to Public History
- HIST 371E Topics in Public History
- HIST 381 Collections: Museums and Archives
- HIST 382 Exhibiting History
Total credits: 20.0-21.0
What majors pair well with the museum studies minor?
Explore complementary majors that build upon and tie into the museum studies minor.
Art and Archaeology, Archaeology Concentration
Expertise in archaeology is essential for many roles based in museums.
Art and Archaeology, Art History Concentration
Art history is a major component of curation, exhibitions and preservation in museums and galleries.
Art and Archaeology, Studio Art Concentration
Many practicing artists find roles in museums and galleries.
History
History majors, especially those pursuing the public history concentration, often consider careers in museums and historic sites.
Political Science
A good pairing for students who are interested in working in museums related to political figures and history, such as presidential museums.
Spanish
Spanish majors often publish collaborative audiovisual "books" made with resources from museums, art galleries and other digital collections. There is a visible overlap in the techniques and transferable skills taught.
Program Contact
Associate Professor of Art History