Museum Science (MST)          Course Schedules

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 54; 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) F, 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, 550, 551; must be a graduate student or have declared an undergraduate minor in Museum Studies; or permission of instructor.
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