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Description of Core Courses
Museum Studies and Practice -
HIS 6087
This course includes an overview of the roles, functions and practical operations of museums. Topics include the historical development of museums; organizational structures; governance; management; the philosophy behind the care, interpretation and exhibition of collections; strategic planning; ethics; marketing; and the mandate of serving communities and diverse constituencies.
The Museum Object - ARH 5838
The Museum Object course covers the philosophy and practice of interpreting, displaying, conserving the museum object. Issues of acquisition, deaccessioning, legal and ethical considerations, programs and dissemination of research reflect principles advocated by the American Association of Museums. Practical laboratory experience is offered with long and short-term installations as case studies.
Selected List of Electives (Primary)
Two required electives complement and emphasize an intellectual area of a student's museum studies program. Please consult with your academic advisor for approval before choosing electives. Contact individual departments regarding specific class schedules, pre-requisites and special/select topics and seminars.
Anthropology
ANG 5182 Techniques of Archaeological Conservation
ANG 5194r Analysis and Interpretation of Archaeological Research
Art Education
ARE 5253, section 1 Art in Community Service
ARE 5258, section 1 Museum Education
ARE 5665 Managing the Arts Organization
ARE 5865 Arts Administration in the Public Sector
ARE 5930 Art Museum Education
Art History
ARH 5797 Critical Issues in Museum Studies
ARH 5797 Museum Exhibition Planning and Design
ARH 5885, Introduction to Appraising Personal Property
Dance
DAN 5147 History of American Dance 1492-1892
or
DAN 5148 History of American Dance 1892-1960
or
DAN 5149 History of American Dance 1960-2000
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
ADE 5080 Foundations of Adult and Continuing Education
History
HIS 5082 Introduction to Archives
HIS 5083 Introduction to Historic Preservation
HIS 5084 Museum Management 1
Information Studies
LIS 5590, Museum Informatics
Interior Design
IND 5930r Special Topics in Interior Design (Historic Preservation)
Textiles and Consumer Science
CTE 5535 The Advance History of Costume
CTE 5536 Selected Studies in Historic Textiles
CTE 5538 Historic Collection Management
Theatre
TPA 5407 Fundraising in the Arts
TPA 5408 Business and Legal Issues in the Arts
TPA 5471 Leadership in the Arts
Students who wish to substitute an alternative course from a secondary list, may do so by consulting with the departmental advisor and explaining the substitution in a written petition to be submitted to the Museum Studies’ office. A link to the list of alternate electives is provided here.
