HIST 310 - Museum Training for Historians

(3 units)

Civic role, operation, and administration of museums, including internship-based training in archival and collections procedures, exhibition development, museum education, outreach and publications, and/or related museum management procedures.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): HIST 309, ANTH 309, ART 308, or permission from instructor.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Internship/Practicum: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply knowledge of the field of museum studies to a 100-hour museum internship experience.
2. describe the work and various responsibilities of professionals in museums and related institutions.
3. examine and explain current issues in the field of museum studies.
4. critically reflect on their internship experience to analyze pertinent issues in museum studies.

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