The minor in Museum Studies offers students training in the history, theory, and practice of museums and other cultural institutions, and provides significant “hands on” experience designed to complement a student’s major area of study. This uniquely practical program serves students in the arts, humanities, science, and professional fields (like art, design, history, English, education, science, music, anthropology, law, business, and technology) who wish to diversify their skills and pre-professional experience or to pursue rewarding careers in museums and other cultural institutions. All students complete a semester-long practicum in USF’s Thacher Gallery as well as at least one 120-hour internship in Bay Area museums and cultural institutions, along with academic courses that build both professional skills and knowledge of museum studies history and theory. (20 units)
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