AHSS 110 - Introduction to Museum Studies

Credits: 3

Introduction to provide a broad overview of the museum field, including the historical development of the industry and the philosophy, purpose and structure of the various types of institutions (i.e. art, history, natural history, children’s programming, etc.). This course will focus on the functions of the museum in collection management, preservation, exhibits, interpretation, education, and business management. Ethics and legal issues are common threads explored within each section.

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