Bachelor of Arts in Museum Studies

The undergraduate major in Museum Studies prepares students for careers in the museum profession, cultural organizations, and related non-profit institutions. The Bachelor of Arts in Museum Studies combines coursework in the field as well as a minor in a cognate field. Students who have declared the Museum Studies major may choose to apply to the joint BA/MA in Museum Studies.

1. MST 1300 (3 hours)
2. Thirty-three hours of coursework selected from at least four of the six areas of study
   1. Education: MST 3303, 4303, 4331, 4362
   2. Collections: MST 3304, 4304, 4324
   3. Curation: MST 4307, 4308, 4309, 4310
   4. Administration: MST 4301, 4302, 4311, 4313
   5. Research: MST 3V9R, 4V9R
   6. Professional Practice: MST 2300, 2311, 4V60
3. A minor in a cognate field in the College of Arts and Sciences. (Cognate minors from departments including, but not limited to, the following: American Studies, Anthropology, Art and Art History, English, History, and Journalism.)
4. A grade of “C” or better in courses used for the major.

A minimum of eighteen hours at the “3000” and “4000” level is required.