A thesis, which may be of a research, expository, critical, or creative type, is required of every master's degree candidate under the Thesis Option Plan. Every thesis must deal with a definite topic related to the major field of student's discipline with regard to Museum and Field Studies and be based on independent study and investigation. A project and project paper, which should be in the student's discipline and related to some aspect of museum studies is required of every master's degree candidate under the non-thesis option. Designed for individuals who have some background in geology but little or no prior field experience. Course includes lectures, labs, and field trips to native lake, stream, marsh, forest, and mountain habitats.
Students assemble a zoological collection.
Also introduces students to the animal kingdom. May involve writing labels, molding and casting, conservation, and restoration. More advanced techniques in museum public education functions that may include researching, planning, developing, and producing exhibits, traveling trunks, booklets, and other materials. May involve writing labels, molding and casting, conservation, and restoration.