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.
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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
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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 successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.