Museum Leadership
Courses
MUSL 500 Museum History and Philosophy 3.0 Credits
Through the examination of readings, case studies, and visits to local institutions, students will develop an understanding of the history and theory of the museum from the 18th century to the present, with special attention paid to major issues surrounding contemporary museum practice.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
MUSL 510 Museum Leadership 3.0 Credits
This course will explore the philosophy and history of leadership in cultural institutions as well as in business, government, and non-profit organizations. Students will examine and understand the value of strategic planning and the core functions of a modern museum including collections management, education, marketing, communications, technology and fundraising.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
MUSL 530 Museum Management 3.0 Credits
This course will cover a variety of roles required to run the contemporary museum including curators, conservators, registrars, educators, programmers, audience development, fundraising and volunteers. This course will include an examination of how various museum roles collaborate with and interact with each other.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
MUSL 620 Sustainable Cultural Practices 3.0 Credits
This course will examine sustainable practices at the leadership level in museums, arts, and cultural organizations. Through readings and case examples, students investigate green and sustainable practices in museums, arts, and cultural organizations. Students will design a program to initiate green practice within a museum, presenting it during the final class for feedback from peers in a supportive and co-creative manner.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
MUSL 630 Exhibitions and Programming 3.0 Credits
This course focuses on exhibition and program planning—from topic conception, to development and design, to educational programming and marketing.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
MUSL 650 Governance for Museums and Non-Profit Organizations 3.0 Credits
Most museums in the United States hold their collections in the public trust—meaning that they are accountable to the public as a result of their tax-exempt status. Similarly the non-profit sector exists to serve a social purpose or need that the public sector or government cannot or does not serve. To manage the public trust and represent the interests of the public at large, museums and non-profit organizations have boards of “trustees.” Trustees are community leaders who, in the non-profit sector, serve as volunteers and contribute wealth, wisdom and work to the organization on whose boards they serve. This class will examine the ethical, legal and strategic implications of governance and examine the interactions between boards and museum staff.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: MUSL 530 [Min Grade: C]
MUSL 670 Museum Communications and Marketing 3.0 Credits
Provides an in-depth study of the theory and best practices in all areas of strategic communications and marketing in contemporary museums and related organizations.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
MUSL 690 Culturally Responsive Museums 3.0 Credits
This course will examine community-responsive and culturally-specific museums in the United States. Through readings and case examples, students investigate these unique museums and the communities they serve. Students will perform site visits to three culturally-specific museums, observe the practices of three museums, and maintain a reflective journal of their experiences.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
MUSL 710 Bricks and Mortar 3.0 Credits
This course will provide an intensive study of all aspects of the planning, designing, and construction of museums. The connection of capital projects to other museum functions such as master planning, strategic planning, and fundraising will be examined.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
MUSL 720 Overview of Curatorial Practices 3.0 Credits
This course examines the role of the curator in the contemporary museum field. Collections management, interpretation and exhibition will be addressed, along with current issues facing curators in a contemporary museum setting.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
MUSL 750 Museum Leadership Practicum 3.0 Credits
This course is a 2-term required practicum sequence for all Arts Administration & Museum Leadership students in the Museum Leadership Concentration. This will be a project-based applied research inquiry developed in collaboration with a number of area host institutions. Each project will have specific, measurable, deliverable outcomes that will advance the host institution's mission and identified goals. 3 credit hours – Applied.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 2 times for 9 credits
Prerequisites: MUSL 500 [Min Grade: C] and MUSL 530 [Min Grade: C]
MUSL 755 Museum Leadership Practicum II 3.0 Credits
This is the second term of a two-term required practicum for all museum leadership students. Students will work in teams at a local museum to complete a practical project that will expose them to contemporary museum practices.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: MUSL 530 [Min Grade: C] and MUSL 750 [Min Grade: C]
MUSL I599 Independent Study in Museum Leadership 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
MUSL I699 Independent Study in Museum Leadership 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
MUSL I799 Independent Study in Museum Leadership 1.0-4.0 Credit
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
MUSL I899 Independent Study in Museum Leadership 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
MUSL I999 Independent Study in Museum Leadership 0.0-12.0 Credits
Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
MUSL T580 Special Topics in Museum Leadership 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
MUSL T680 Special Topics in Museum Leadership 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
MUSL T780 Special Topics in Museum Leadership 1.0-4.0 Credit
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
MUSL T880 Special Topics in Museum Leadership 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
MUSL T980 Special Topics in Museum Leadership 0.0-12.0 Credits
Topics decided upon by faculty will vary within the area of study.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated multiple times for credit
