MSEM 631 - Educational Programming for Museums and Alternative Sites

Prepares museum educators for the development of educational programs and plans for diverse types of museums and alternative learning sites. Exposes students to current issues and trends in museum education such as interdisciplinary and integrated learning, and issues of diversity. Methods of interpreting works of art, artifacts, and collections are studied. Extensive, “theory into practice” component provides students with the opportunity to apply theory to actual permanent collection and temporary exhibition projects at area museums. Formerly MS 615

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: MSEM 603, MSEM 630 Priority enrollment to Museum Education majors. Open to Museum Studies majors only.

Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs