Why minor in Museum and Curatorial Studies at Washburn?
Do you aspire to work in a museum? Does a career in curation, preservation, or museum education appeal to you? Learn more about this growing field with a minor in Museum and Curatorial Studies. You’ll develop an understanding of the practices associated with museum administration, curatorial practices, and collections management, along with discovering the dynamic importance of the many kinds of museums around the world.
What is a minor?
A minor is a concentration in an area that is not as in-depth as a major, but can be added to a major to broaden or deepen your skills and knowledge in a particular area of interest. This is an interdisciplinary minor, which means it draws from several disciplines to provide different perspectives as you study.
Courses you'll take
The minor in Museum and Curatorial Studies requires 18 credits (6 courses) and combines three required courses with elective courses from your area of interest, as determined with the program director.
Required Courses:
- MC 200 Introduction to Museum and Curatorial Studies
- MC 313/AR 313 Museums and Materials
- MC 400 Capstone in Museum and Curatorial Studies
Elective courses:
Elective courses can be chosen from your area of interest, as determined with the program director. These electives must be taken in at least two disciplines, and at least 6 hours of electives must be at the upper-division level. This study plan must be approved before a student completes coursework in the minor program.
Connect!
Ready to create your study plan? Contact Museum Studies advisor Kelly Erby at kelly.erby@washburn.edu.
