Museum Studies, CSC

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PURPOSE: This two-semester program introduces students to jobs and opportunities in the museum field and also provides training for students already working in the profession. This program is only offered online.

CREDENTIALS: A Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is a program of study typically less than one year in length with a major in a career-technical area. Students receiving a CSC intend to pursue immediate employment.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Continuing students should work with their faculty advisor on academic planning and graduation requirements.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an introductory level of competency in the following skills:

Evaluate the key aspects of museum operations (facilities, collections management, community engagement, visitor experience, etc.) and their stated missions.
Demonstrate knowledge of the industry standards related to the policies and procedures associated with Collection Management (ethical and legal responsibilites, cataloguing and reporting, risk management, etc.)
Successfully complete an internship at an approved museum, gallery, or cultural institution.

Required Courses

ART 184 - Survey of Museum Practice 3 credits (Offered Fall only) Additional Course Option: HIS 183
ART 185 - Introduction to Museum Education 3 credits (Offered Fall only) Additional Course Option: HIS 185
ART 195 Topics in Museum Studies 1 credit
ART 195 Topics in Museum Studies 1 credit
ART 195 Topics in Museum Studies 1 credit
ART 186 - Collections Management 3 credits (Offered Spring only) Additional Course Option: HIS 186 .
ART 296 - Museum Internship 3 credits (Offered Spring only) Additional Course Options: ART 298 , HIS 296 , HIS 298 .

Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 15

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

ART 184 - Survey of Museum Practice is cross-listed with HIS 183 - Survey of Museum Practice . Credit will not be awarded for both. Contact your advisor or the division office for more information.

ART 185 - Introduction to Museum Education is cross-listed with HIS 185 - Introduction to Museum Education . Credit will not be awarded for both. Contact your advisor or the division office for more information.

One-credit ART 195 and/or HIS 195 Topics in Museum Studies courses will be regularly offered online and will cover a range of subjects relevant to current issues in the museum field.

ART 186 - Collections Management is cross-listed with HIS 186 - Collections Management . Credit will not be awarded for both. Contact your advisor or the division office for more information.

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their degree progress by accessing advisement reports in the Student Information System (SIS) in the myBrightpoint portal or the Academic Planner in Navigate.

Courses noted as Fall only or Spring only are based on historical trends and current planning and may change without notice.