Museum Studies Minor

The culmination of the minor is a practicum where students apply their skills in a museum setting. Students participate in opportunities such as curating an exhibition, managing collections, producing a documentary, or creating educational programming. By working alongside museum professionals, students learn best practices while cultivating their own interests for future careers.

A background in museum studies complements areas such as cultural resources, biology, arts management, history, education, geology, natural resources, business or nonprofit management, grant writing, visual arts, and interior architecture, among many others. Students taking the minor will gain both theoretical knowledge of the current issues facing museums as well as practical skills for working in museum settings.