2012-2013

Museum Studies, Minor

Department of Comparative Cultural Studies

College of Arts and Letters

This minor provides you with an understanding of the theory and practice central to the study of museums and museum careers.

  • A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.

    To receive a minor (18 - 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. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.

In addition to University Requirements:

  • Complete individual plan requirements.

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 18
Major GPA C
Fieldwork Experience/Internship Required
Research Optional

Minor Requirements
    • Internship Concentration
      The Internship Concentration involves work as an intern in a gallery, museum, or appropriate institution.
    • 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.

  • Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.