Museum Studies Minor

Museums today are rapidly changing into independent business units that employ a range of professionals who come into museums from the worlds of business, design, insurance, computer, communications, law, education, community activities, administrative, budget management, fundraising, marketing, advertising, communication and food services and event planning. Museums come from a range of disciplines, such as art, anthropology, history, geography, science, theatre, music and politics, all areas that are represented in Geneseo’s curriculum. For students interested in pursuing a career in the multi-faceted world of museums, it is necessary that they understand what a museum is and does so that they can see how their own area of professional interest fits within the business structure of museums.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Understand the Function and Structure of Museums: Define what a museum is and identify the various roles and responsibilities involved in the operation of a museum, from curation and education to business management and fundraising.

Apply Disciplinary Knowledge: Connect their major field of study (whether it be art, anthropology, history, geography, science, theatre, music, politics, or any other discipline) to the world of museums, recognizing the interdisciplinary nature of museum work.

Appreciate the Changing Landscape of Museums: Recognize and analyze how museums have evolved into independent business units, and the implications this has for museum professionals coming from diverse fields such as business, design, insurance, computer science, law, education, and more.

Develop Practical Skills: Acquire practical skills related to museum work, such as exhibition design, budget management, fundraising, marketing, and event planning, through coursework and experiential learning opportunities.

Prepare for a Career in Museums: Gain insights into the variety of careers available in museums and develop a clear pathway for pursuing a career in this multifaceted field, based on their personal and professional interests.

Total Credits Required to Complete Minor: 20-22

Basic Requirements: (8 Credits)

ARTH 378 - Museum Studies Credit(s): 4
ARTH 478 - Advanced Museum Studies Credit(s): 4
ARTH 487 - Research Methods in Art History Credit(s): 4
ARTH 395 - Museum, Gallery, Library, Arts Organization Internship Credit(s): As arranged or ARTH 495 - Museum, Gallery, Library, Arts Organization Internship Credit(s): 3-4*
ARTH 399 - Directed Study Credit(s): As arranged or ARTH 499 - Directed Study Credit(s): 1-4**

*Anthropology Majors can organize their internship or directed study through the Anthropology Department.

**ARTH 399 and ARTH 499 are available on a case-by-case basis and requires permission of instructor.

Art History Electives: (8 Credits)

General Electives: (4-6 Credits)

ACCT 102 - Introduction to Financial Accounting Credit(s): 3
ACCT 103 - Introduction to Managerial Accounting Credit(s): 3
ANTH 100 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ANTH 101 - Exploration of Human Diversity Credit(s): 3
ANTH 301 - Religion, Society, and Culture Credit(s): 3
ANTH 337 - Art and Material Culture Credit(s): 3
DANC 211 - Asian Dance Survey Credit(s): 3
GEOG 286 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Credit(s): 4
GEOG 385 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems Credit(s): 3
MGMT 263 - Business Law I Credit(s): 3
PHIL 202 - World Religions & Contemporary Issues Credit(s): 3
PSYC 202 - Educational Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCL 211 - Statistics for Social Research Credit(s): 3
SOCL 241 - The Individual and Society Credit(s): 3
THEA 202 - History of Theatre to the 17th Century Credit(s): 3
THEA 203 - History of the Theatre Since the 17th Century Credit(s): 3
THEA 305 - Topics in Theatre History: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3

Footnotes:

Art History courses taken for a Museum Studies Minor must be different from those taken for the Art History Major or Art History Minor.

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