Contact

Dr. Alix Ferrer-Yulfo, Museum Studies Minor Coordinator
The Nancy Cantor Warehouse
ajsaluti@syr.edu

Description

The minor in Museum Studies is an academic and practical program intended to complement existing majors in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, as well as many students in programs across other colleges (i.e., Art History, Anthropology, History). It will provide students with an introduction to the diverse field of museum studies that is theoretically and historically informed but also exposing students practical skills involved in museum work, such as management, collections, curatorship, and public programming. The minor is open to all Syracuse University undergraduates.

Admission

To be admitted to the minor in Museum Studies, students must submit:

• Museum Studies Minor Application.
• Transcript of Syracuse University courses taken to date.

*Applications accepted at any time but will adhere to October 15 deadline for processing and approval in the Fall semester and March 1st for Spring semester.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Analyze the historic and contemporary roles of museums in global society and culture
2. Apply appropriate museum policies, procedures, and ethical standards to their work
3. Describe the complex and evolving roles practitioners play in today’s museums and other cultural and heritage organizations
4. Demonstrate museum-related skills effectively in a professional environment

Minor Requirements

The minor in Museum Studies requires the completion of 18 credit hours: 1 core course (3 credits), a choice 3 concentration courses chosen from the list provided (9 credits), and 2 elective courses (6 credits). Elective courses must be approved by minor coordinator.