250 Topics in Museum Studies Special topics of current interest are considered in depth. Off-campus courses with a strong museum content, such as Museums of Europe, may be listed as topics courses. Students may take more than one topics course for credit. There are usually no prerequisites for these courses. This course, which examines the theory and practice of curating collections and designing exhibits, covers topics such as managing collections information, accessioning and deaccessioning, cataloguing, conservation needs and storage.
Students also design, research and install exhibits.
This course examines the community-service aspect of the museum's mission. Education theory regarding diverse audiences is examined and students are given practice in designing and implementing interpretive programs for school groups, etc.