Museum Studies Certificate

This certificate is for students who are interested in pursuing a career in a museum studies, archival studies, library studies, or other related fields. The certificate is designed to teach students the basics about museum work and to provide insight into today’s museum world.

Program requirements

ART 273 - Survey of the Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
MST 388 - The Museum: History and Perspectives
MST 488 - Basic Conservation of Art and Artifacts

OR

MST 388 and any two of the following:

MST 380 - Museum Collections Management
MST 381 - Museum Exhibits
MST 382 - Museum Programs

Internship

After the completion of at least two of the above three courses, students must complete MST 495 . The internship is supervised by the Museum Studies Program Coordinator; however, if the student is also doing a Museum Studies minor, the internship is supervised by the respective track area advisor.

All candidates must satisfy the General University Certificate Requirements.

Total credit hours: 12

Completion requirement

Attain a grade of C or better in all courses used to fulfill the certificate requirements.