Museum Studies Certificate

Program Overview

Museum studies focuses on the global, contemporary, art historical and theoretical aspects of museums and cultural institutions. This field spans the design, organization and management of museums. The ability to think critically about our culture and history is at the core of museum studies and students gain the ability to gather and analyze information from a variety of sources and present these in a way that connects to other learners.

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Employers are looking for professionals who are able to be flexible and communicate with audiences. Students will learn how to integrate emergent technology in cultural settings that advances the interpretation of our shared humanity. Traditional approaches to managing museums and presenting information are rapidly shifting and this program allows current professionals to gain knowledge in new approaches to administration, conservation, and curatorial studies.

Earning Criteria

Students will complete a detailed exhibition proposal as part of their course requirements for ART202 Professional Practices in Museum Studies as well as two field trip reflection papers. As part of Art 302, they will complete a conditions assessment report, a tour plan, and wall labels as well as successfully hang an exhibition that will be open to the public.
Learners must earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 for ART 202 (Professional Practices in Museum Studies; 3 credits) & ART 302 (Gallery Practices in Museum Studies; 3 credits).

What You’ll Learn

The Museum Studies badge focuses on the following competencies: Communication, Critical Thinking, and Career and Personal Development. Through the process of developing an exhibition proposal, learners hone their ability to convey complex ideas effectively through strong oral, written, and kinesthetic communication skills. Students foster their career and personal development by attending field trips to area museums and potential employers and engaging in networking opportunities with area professionals. The program heavily emphasizes critical thinking skills as learners analyze and interpret primary source artifacts, develop educational programing, and problem solve around conservation and presentation for object-based learning.

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