An introduction to the role of museums in society, as well as to museum management, operations and careers. Prerequisite: Completion of 24 credit hours.

Conceptual and practical knowledge for effectively fulfilling museum mission by engaging diverse audiences, collaborators, and stakeholders to sustainably foster and serve inclusive communities. Prerequisite: MST 310.

This course covers basic museum collections management and care including policies and procedures, collections planning, curatorial research, artifact preservation, and museum collections careers. Prerequisite: MST 310.

Explore strategies involved in the creation of inclusive museum educational programming and learn to differentiate facilitation techniques to suit varying styles of learning. Prerequisite: MST 310.

Exploration of the duties and responsibilities encountered in museum work. Collection care and development, exhibit preparation, and educational program development. Prerequisite: 56 hours of course credit.

Experimentation with materials and techniques utilized within the museum profession. Primary emphasis is on exhibit preparation, model-building, and replica-making for educational usage. Prerequisites: MST 546; 56 semester hours of credit.

This advanced course combines theoretical and applied topics and exercises to prepare for successful careers in museum collections management. Prerequisites: MST 320; or graduate standing.

Interpretive methods used by museums including development and implementation of programs and enhancement of interpretive skills. Prerequisites: MST 546; 56 hours of course credit.

Study of specific selected topics in museum theory or practice at a level suitable for advanced undergraduates or graduate students. Prerequisites: MST 310.

Supervised work experience applying classroom concepts and skills in the operation and programming of a museum, historic site or other informal learning center. Prerequisites: Obtain permission of Director of the Museum Studies Program.