The minor in Museum Studies will provide students with a foundational understanding of museum studies while giving them professional experience working in a museum.
The minor is offered in cooperation with the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Architecture and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The increase of collections, curatorial facilities and museums ensures this minor is a wise choice for any student with an interest in Anthropology or related fields.
Enrollment/Eligibility Criteria
Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and the ability to complete all required minor coursework and the internship before graduation.
Application Process
Declaration of the minor is made through the student’s major college or department. Additional information is available on the Museum Studies Minor website.
Course List | Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| ANTH 421/MUST 421 | Advanced Museum Studies | 3 |
| ANTH 484 | Anthropology Internship | 3 |
| or MAST 484 | or Internship | |
| MUST 221 | Foundations of Museum Studies | 3 |
| or MAST 220 | or Introduction to Museums and Conservation | |
| 9 |
| Historical Archaeology | |
| Archaeological Artifact Conservation | |
| Cultural Heritage and Resource Management | |
| The Arts of America | |
| The History of Modern Art | |
| History and Memory | |
| Interpretation of Natural and Cultural Resources | |
| Application of Tourism Principles | |
| Serving Global Communities in Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure | |
| Crafts of the Maritime World | |
| Material Culture | |
| Collections Care and Management | |
| Performing Arts Administration | |
| Performing Communities | |
| Philosophy of Art | |
| Public Communication and Stakeholder Engagement | |
| Fundraising and Philanthropy | |
| Cross‐Sector Collaboration | |
| Managing Workplace Diversity in Public and Nonprofit Organizations | |
| Video and Time Based Media | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 |
Students must make a grade of C or better in all courses.