MUSM 4000 Introduction to Museum Studies

Credit Hours: 3

A basic introduction to the museum field. Topics covered include the history, types, and functions of museums; various areas of museum work, including collections, conservation, research, exhibition, and interpretation; and the nature and organization of the museum profession.

MUSM 4100 Museum Education and Interpretation

Credit Hours: 3

Focuses on the role of museums as a learning environment. Includes the conceptualization, planning, development, and implementation of museum exhibits and related programs.

MUSM 4200 Museum Collections Management and Care

Credit Hours: 3

Focuses on the curation and conservation of museum collections. Includes acquisition, registration, legal requirements, preservation, computerization, and proper handling.

MUSM 4800 Topics in Museum Studies

Credit Hours: 3

This topics course is a reading or research seminar involving an intensive examination of a particular topic in Museum Studies, such as diversity in museum representations, museum ethics, questions of repatriation of sacred objects and human remains, and other relevant subjects. The course content varies. It may be repeated for credit when topics change.

MUSM 4950 Directed Studies

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

An independent reading or research project, under the direction of a member of the History faculty, on a topic of special interest to the student from the field of Museum Studies. Only open to Museum Studies minors who have completed MUSM 4000.

Prerequisites:

• MUSM 4000 (Minimum Grade of C-, May not be taken concurrently)

MUSM 4980 Internship

Credit Hours: 3

Supervised work experience in a museum setting. Permission of the minor coordinator is required prior to registration.

Prerequisites:

• MUSM 4000 (Minimum Grade of C-, May not be taken concurrently)