Museum Studies, (BA)

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The museum studies major (BA) provides students with the academic training and hands-on experiences needed to work in the museum field. Students work to realize an understanding of the important role of museums within their communities and develop the skills necessary to serve as museum administrators, curators, and educators. Students assemble a portfolio that demonstrates competence in the various sub-fields of museum work. Many portfolio projects are completed in cooperation with local museums, historical agencies, and the two on-campus museums (The Doak House Museum and The President Andrew Johnson Museum and Library).

Degree Requirements: 120 Credits

General Education	42
Major	51
Electives	27
Total Credits	120

Requirements for the museum studies major (BA) are:

Major Core

ARTS 219 - Publication Design Credit(s): 3
HIST 112 - Historical Writing And Research Credit(s): 3
HIST 480 - History And Contemporary Global Issues Credit(s): 3
MUSE 101 - Introduction To Museum Studies Credit(s): 3
MUSE 201 - Curatorial And Collection Management Credit(s): 3
MUSE 202 - Architecture And Historic Preservation Credit(s): 3
MUSE 205 - Introduction To American Material Culture Credit(s): 3
MUSE 308 - Development Of Exhibits I Credit(s): 3
MUSE 310 - Development Of Exhibits II Credit(s): 3
MUSE 326 - Public History Credit(s): 3
MUSE 340 - Interpretation And Museum Education Credit(s): 3
MUSE 354 - Archival Collections And Service-Learning Credit(s): 3
MUSE 401 - Seminar On Non-Profit Management Credit(s): 3
MUSE 402 - Museum Internship Credit(s): 3
MUSE 455 - Portfolio Review And Professional Development Credit(s): 3

Choose Two of the Following

A history course at the 300-level (may choose two) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 111 - Basic Design Credit(s): 3
ENGL 233 - Writing For Organizations Credit(s): 3

Special Requirements for General Education

Students seeking the museum studies (BA) major may satisfy Mathematics in the General Education Curriculum by successfully completing MATH 122 or higher. The remaining requirements for the General Education Curriculum can be found in the General Education section.