MUS 580: Introduction to Museology (5)
MUS 601 (formerly 598): Internship (6 credits required)
MUS Careers and Social Capital (formerly 588: 21st Century Professionals) (3)
MUS 590: Seminar in Museum Theory and Administration (5)
MUS 700/710: Master’s Thesis or Master’s Project (10 credits required)
MUSEUM 580 Introduction to Museology (5)
Museum history, philosophy, and basic operations, including organization, income, collection management, conservation, exhibition, security, education, research, and ethics.
MUSEUM 590 Seminar in Museum Theory and Administration (5)
Examination of principles of administrative theory and museum operations. Administrative structures and policies, management theory, board issues, organizational conflicts, planning issues, collection concerns, financial constructs, professional standards, and museum/community relations from an organizational and management perspective.
MUSEUM 601 (formerly 598) Museum Internship (1-15, max. 15)
Faculty supervised off-campus internships in museums and allied institutions. Each internship is individually established and provides students with practical experience and the opportunity to apply and learn new professional skills.
MUSEUM 599 Careers and Social Capital (formerly 588: 21st Century Professionals) (3 CR/NC)
This seminar-style informal course will assist students in transitioning from the academic world to the professional world. Topics include resume and cover letter development, interview skills, networking, public speaking, professional organizations, moving up the career ladder, understanding the job market, the future of the profession, etc.