Museum Studies Minor
Description
The minor in museum studies is an interdisciplinary course of study introducing students to museum history and practice and affording the opportunity to explore career paths in museums, public history, and public humanities.
Course Requirements
The interdisciplinary museum studies minor consists of 18 credit hours, including MUSE 2010 Introduction to Museum Practice or ARTH 4120 History of Museums, and five approved electives chosen from the list below. At least 6 credit hours must be outside of the student’s major discipline(s). The same course may not satisfy requirements for both a major and a minor. Students who complete relevant internship, study abroad, or special topics courses must consult with the director prior to enrollment in the course.
Approved Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ARTH 3080 | Art History Internship | 1-3 |
| ARTH 4120 | History of Museums | 3 |
| ART 4140 | Exhibition Design | 3 |
| ANTH 3200 | Archaeozoology: Animal Use in History | 3 |
| ANTH 4050 | Bone Detectives I: Human Osteology | 3 |
| ANTH 4130 | Public Archaeology: Theory and Method | 4 |
| CLSC 3600 | Archaeological and Museum Ethics | 3 |
| ANTH/CLSC 3750 | Digital Archaeology | 3 |
| CLSC 4010 | Internship in Classics | 1-3 |
| CLSC 4150/ARTH 3270 | Studying Ancient Artifacts | 3 |
| HIST 4600 | Public History | 3 |
| HIST 4610 | History on Location | 3 |
| HIST 4630 | Practicum in Public History | 3 |
| HIST 4650 | Digital History | 3 |
| HIST 4930 | Undergraduate History Internship | 3 |
| MUSE 1990 | Introductory Topics in Museum Studies | 3 |
| MUSE 2010 | Introduction to Museum Practice | 3 |
| MUSE 3010 | Fundraising for Museums | 3 |
| MUSE 3600 | Museums on Location | 3 |
| MUSE 3950 | Topics in Museum Studies | 3 |
| MUSE 3980A | 1-6 | |
| MUSE 4010 | Internship in Museum Studies | 1-3 |
| SSTU 1100 | Slavery and the University | 3 |
| SSTU 5060 | Heritage Tourism in the South | 3 |
Other Academic Requirements
A minimum grade of C is required for all courses that apply to the minor.