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MST - Museum Studies

MST 310 Introduction to Museums

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

Credits
3(3-0)

MST 315 Museums, Stakeholders and Communities

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.

Credits
3(3-0)

MST 320 Museum Collections Management

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.

Credits
3(3-0)

MST 325 Educational Programming in Museums

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.

Credits
3(3-0)

MST 546 Introduction to Museum Work

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.

MST 547 Museum Science Laboratory

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.

MST 550 Advanced Museum Collections Management

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)

MST 551 Museum Education and Interpretation Techniques

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.

MST 555 Exhibit Design and Construction

This advanced course combines theoretical and applied topics and exercises designed to prepare students for successful careers in museums. Prerequisites: MST 310; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

MST 575 Independent Study in Museum Studies

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.

MST 598 Museum Internship

Applied experience in a museum or related institution chosen to enhance student's career trajectory. Prerequisite: Permission of the Museum Studies Director.

Credits
6(Spec)