Museum Studies - Minor
The minor in Museum Studies is offered in cooperation with the College of Liberal Arts, 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. The minor will provide students with a foundational understanding of museum studies while giving them professional experience working in a museum. Coursework includes a minimum of 15 hours, including one core course (3 hours), one internship course (3 hours), and three elective courses (9 hours).
| Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 421 | Advanced Museum Studies | 3 |
| ANTH 484 | Anthropology Internship | 3 |
| or MAST 484 | or Undergraduate Internship | |
| MUST 221/ARCH 221 | Foundations of Museum Studies | 3 |
| or MAST 220 | or Introduction to Museums and Conservation | |
| Minor Electives | 9 | |
Select from the following: | ||
| Historical Archaeology | ||
| Archaeological Artifact Conservation | ||
| Archaeological Photography | ||
| The Arts of America | ||
| Museums and the Construction of Identities | ||
MAST 352 | ||
| Material Culture | ||
| Collections Care and Management | ||
| Philosophy of Art | ||
| Methods of Environmental Interpretation | ||
| Video and Time Based Media | ||
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
Students must make a grade of "C" or better in all courses.