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)
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)
Curatorial techniques in museums including acquisition, cataloging, legal requirements, preservation, computerization and proper handling. Prerequisites:
MST 546; 56 hours of course credit.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Discover the dynamic world of museum management where leadership and creativity in a fast-paced environment is the norm.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
Museums primarily communicate their message through exhibits. Learning the theory and method of exhibit design and fabrication.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
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)