MST - Museum Studies
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
56 hours of course credit
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(0-6)
Prerequisites
MST 546; 56 semester hours of credit
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Interpretive methods used by museums including development and implementation of programs and enhancement of interpretive skills. Prerequisites:
MST 546; 56 hours of course credit.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MST 546; 56 hours of course credit
Corequisites
None.
Study of specific selected topics in museum theory or practice at a level suitable for advanced undergraduates or graduate students. Prerequisites:
MST 310.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MST 310
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Obtain permission of Director of the Museum Studies Program
Corequisites
None.
Explore the laws that protect our cultural heritage using case studies that investigate current trends at the state, national, and international level. Prerequisites: ANT 645,
HST 580,
MST 550.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ANT 645, HST 580, MST 550
Corequisites
None.
Discover the dynamic world of museum management where leadership and creativity in a fast-paced environment is the norm.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Cultural institutions frequently face recovery from natural and civil disasters. Prepare a recovery action plan under experienced leadership. Prerequisites:
MST 550.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MST 550
Corequisites
None.
Museums primarily communicate their message through exhibits. Learning the theory and method of exhibit design and fabrication.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Achieving adequate financial support is an ongoing challenge facing museums. Explore the various methods that museums use to fund their educational programs.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Museum professionals use creative tools to educate and entertain. This supervised hands-on experience allows students to explore their own creativity in the museum context. Prerequisites:
MST 610,
MST 620.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MST 610, MST 620
Corequisites
None.