Museum Studies (MST)                      Course Schedules

The complete description of the Museum Studies minor is found in the Interdepartmental and Interdisciplinary Majors and Minors section.  Contact the Museum of Cultural and Natural History, 989-774-3829 (103 Rowe Hall).

MST 546 Introduction to Museum Work 3(3-0) F, Sp
Exploration of the duties and responsibilities encountered in museum work. Collection care and development, exhibit preparation, and educational program development. Prerequisites: 56 hours of course credit, or permission of instructor.

MST 547 Museum Science Laboratory 3(0-6) F
Experimentation with materials and techniques utilized within the museum profession. Primary emphasis is on exhibit preparation, model-building, and replica-making for educational usage. Prerequisites: MST 546; 56 semester hours of credit; or permission of instructor.

MST 550 Museum Collections Management and Care 3(3-0) F
Curatorial techniques in museums including acquisition, cataloging, legal requirements, preservation, computerization and proper handling. Prerequisites: MST 546; 56 hours of course credit; or permission of instructor.

MST 551 Museum Education and Interpretation Techniques 3(3-0) Sp 
Interpretive methods used by museums including development and implementation of programs and enhancement of interpretive skills. Prerequisites: MST 546; 56 hours of course credit; or permission of instructor.

MST 598 Museum Internship 6(Spec) F, Sp, Su
Supervised practical experience in the operation of museum facilities and programs. Designed to apply a variety of classroom concepts and skills within a supervised organizational setting. Prerequisites: MST 546, MST 550, MST 551; must be a graduate student or have declared an undergraduate minor in Museum Studies; or permission of instructor.

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