Dec 08, 2024  
2024-2025 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog

Museum Studies Minor


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The Museum Studies minor introduces students to museum theory and practice through coursework, applied museum work and internships that will qualify them for careers in museums and a wide range of related professions. As a forum for the collection, preservation and display of material culture, museums will be examined in historical and cross-cultural perspectives. The Charles T. Weaver Museum of Anthropology, the Art Museum and the College Archives will provide opportunities on campus to observe and participate in the various functions of museums.

As the capstone experience for the minor, students will complete two museum internships. Students will develop and complete a range of potential projects with the supervision of a sponsor from the host institution. Internships should be arranged through consultation with the Director of Museum Studies.

Ideally the first internship should be completed locally or on campus at either the Weaver Museum of Anthropology, the Art Museum or the College Archives. Longer internships may be pursued for additional credit hours.

Program Requirements


Required Courses: 16 Credits


These courses should be taken in the order listed. Additional or alternative courses may be used with approval from the Director of Museum Studies.

Electives: 3 Credits


Students should select one elective, and a course outside of the major is recommended. Additional or alternative courses may be used with approval from the Director of Museum Studies.

Note(s)


A grade of 2.0 or better must be achieved in all courses. Students may only ‘double-count’ two courses for an additional major or minor. Prerequisites may apply to many of the courses listed for the minor.

Total Credit Hours Required: 19


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