History MA Concentration
History MA with Museum Studies Concentration
The graduate program leading to the master of art degree in history with museum studies concentration prepares candidates for professional work in museum and historical agencies. The program gives students the opportunity to obtain training in a museum setting while refining scholarship and research skills within the discipline of history.
Program Requirements
I. Required Courses (15 cr)
HIS 660 Museums and Society
HIS 665 Critical Issues in Museum Studies
HIS 709 Local/Regional Research Methods
or
HIS 704 American, European, and Third World History
HIS 500 American History Seminar
HIS 688 Internship
or
HIS 590 Independent Study
II. Electives (9 cr)
Select from the following:
AED 505 Foundations in Museum Education Studies
CRS 559 Workshop, Nurturing Creative Behavior
CRS 560 Methods, Theories, and Models of Creative Learning
COM 519 Communication for Managers
DES 640 Graduate Studio Design
III. Total Required Credits . . . . . 30 cr
