Museum Studies Minor
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Coordinator Contact Information
Cory Haala
Office: Room 318 CV, CPS
Phone: 715-346-2334
Email: chaala@uwsp.edu
Web: uwsp.edu/history/Pages/Museum-Studies-Minor.aspx
About this Program
Museum Studies is a broad field that encompasses curating exhibitions, managing cultural sites, caring for collections, and more. The Museum Studies minor prepares students for careers as museum technicians and curators. As home to the Olson Museum of Natural History, Nelis R. Kampenga University Archives and Area Research Center, and Carlsten Art Gallery, UW-Stevens Point provides students with hands-on experiences that will prepare them for today’s workforce.
Museum Studies students come from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines. The minor includes courses from 12 different departments ranging from history and biology to business and arts management. Students choose tracks in public history, natural history, or the visual arts, with opportunities to take courses outside of their direct fields. This multidisciplinary approach exposes students to the wide array of potential careers within museums and related institutions. Students from all colleges and majors are welcome to take part in the minor.