Introduction To Museum Studies

4 cr, 4 hr. Intro to Museum Studies This course introduces graduate students to the history, theory, and practice of American history museums and curators. It will acquaint students with the history of museums and public history sites in America. Students also will learn the basic tools necessary for working with history museum collections and exhibitions, through an introduction to the theory and practice of the material and visual culture (the study of history through objects and images) that underpins American public history and museums. PREREQUISITES: Admission to the MA in History Program or permission of History MA Program Coordinator

Fall, Spring

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