Introduction to Museology

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Introduces students to the various roles and responsibilities of museum professionals in the areas of leadership and management, collections, exhibits, education and engagement, and security. Practice-based assignmenets, readings, discussions, field trips, and meetings with museum professionals will provide students with a solid understanding of key aspects central to the wrorking of all museums, regardless of the nature of the collection, and introduce students to abailable career parths in these institutions. Crosslisted between American Studies, Anthropoogy, Art and Art History and History. Cross Listed ART 2070 / ANTH 2070 / HIST 2070 USP 2003-2014 Code U3CH Former Course Number AMST 2700