Museum Studies Courses

The Museum Studies Program is an interdisciplinary course of study designed to provide students with academic training in the essential aspects of museology. Each semester the program offers core courses that together provide a firm grounding in museum theory with an emphasis on current standards, best practices, and trends in the museum profession. This includes:

Museum Practices
Museum Collection Management
Museum Interpretation
Practicum Museum Internship
Independent Study, Project and Thesis Hours

In addition to the core curriculum, the Museum Studies Program also offers, on a rotating basis, seminar and topics courses to support a student's academic foundation and practical training. Such courses include, but aren't limited to:

Archival Practices
Communicating Science
Conservation Practices
Cultural Planning
Curator as Activist
Exhibit Development and Design
Gallery Management
Museums and Community Collaboration
NAGPRA and Museums
Non-Profit Arts Management
Reimagining the Museum

Museum Studies Course Descriptions:

Course descriptions can be found in the MSST UNM Catalog or by contacting the Museum Studies Office.

Schedule of Classes:

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All MSST courses require department permission to register.
Please email anacke@unm.edu with your name, UNM Student ID number, and the course you wish to register for to request a registration override.