Minor in Museum Studies
College of Liberal & Creative Arts
Dean: Dr. Ifeoma Kiddoe Nwankwo
Museum Studies Program
Phone: (415) 338-6508
Email: museumst@sfsu.edu
Website: museum.sfsu.edu
Interim Director: Dr. Michael Anderson
Undergraduate Coordinator: Dr. Lissette Jiménez
Museum Studies Minor
The Museum Studies Minor is rigorous, interdisciplinary, and pre-professional in nature. Coursework emphasizes acquiring knowledge in museum practice and theory to understand the public service role of museums and to apply this knowledge to support the work of museums in creating exhibits, educating the public, and caring for collections through collaborative efforts.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Acquire and combine general education skills with relevant knowledge and information on museum practice and theory to understand and discuss the public service role of museums in a multicultural world
- Apply knowledge of museum practice and theory as a pre-professional to support the work of museums in creating exhibits, educating the public, caring for collections, and serving the public through collaborative work
- Use written, oral, and critical thinking skills to apply knowledge of museum practice and theory to evaluate the work of museums.
- Acquire knowledge of museum practice and theory to serve as an advocate for the role of museums as centers of education, community, and preservation
Minor in Museum Studies - 15 units
- A minimum of 6 upper-division units are required to complete the minor.
- All coursework used to satisfy the requirements of the minor must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Required Courses (15 units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ART 619 | Exhibition Design | 3 |
| M S 201 | Introduction to the History and Development of Museums | 3 |
| M S 202 | Introduction to Museum Exhibits | 3 |
| M S 681 | Preparation for Museum Practicum | 2 |
| M S 682 | Capstone Practicum | 3 |
| Select one: | 1 | |
| Collections Stewardship Practicum | ||
| Educational Programming and Interpretation Practicum | ||
or one course selected in consultation with an advisor. | ||