Academic Catalog
College of Arts and Letters2012-2013
Department of Comparative Cultural Studies
Museum Studies, Minor
This minor provides you with an understanding of the theory and practice central to the study of museums and museum careers.
Careers
What Can I Do with a Minor in Museum Studies?
Would you like to work in a museum or gallery one day? The Museum Studies minor will give you a chance to do just that. You'll integrate knowledge from the minor with your primary field of study-this minor would pair well with Studio Art or Comparative Cultural Studies or even a science. You will be exposed to theory and practice in the study of, and careers in, museums.
You'll take a course in your major area relating to museums, and have the opportunity to work, and earn credit, as an intern in a gallery, museum, or other institution. In addition, you'll complete a research project demonstrating a fusion of your classroom and real world experience-a paper on museums, an exhibition, or an archival project.
You'll take a course in your major area relating to museums, and have the opportunity to work, and earn credit, as an intern in a gallery, museum, or other institution. In addition, you'll complete a research project demonstrating a fusion of your classroom and real world experience-a paper on museums, an exhibition, or an archival project.
University Requirements
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A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.
To receive a minor (18 to 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
Overview
In addition to University Requirements:
- Complete individual plan requirements.
Please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 18 |
| GPA | C |
| Fieldwork Experience/Internship | Required |
| Research | Optional |
Details
Minor Requirements
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Take the following 18 units with a Grade of "C" or better in each course, with at least 9 units taken at NAU:Select in consultation with your major advisor (3 units):
- AIS 201, AIS 232, AIS 460
- ANT 205, ANT 351, ANT 365, ANT 407C
- ARH 250, ARH 351, ARH 353, ARH 355, ARH 356, ARH 361, ARH 430
- ART 301
- HUM 395
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Internship Concentration
- MST 408 (9 units)
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Internship Concentration
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Project ConcentrationThe Project Concentration includes work as an intern and the completion of a research paper on museums and/or museology, an exhibition, or some other appropriate endeavor (such as an archival or registrarial project) approved by the minor advisor, which will synthesize classroom and real world experiences.
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Project ConcentrationThe Project Concentration includes work as an intern and the completion of a research paper on museums and/or museology, an exhibition, or some other appropriate endeavor (such as an archival or registrarial project) approved by the minor advisor, which will synthesize classroom and real world experiences.
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Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also take. For prerequisite information click on the course or see your advisor.