The minor in Museum Studies & Gallery Practice (MSGP) prepares students for variety of careers at museums, galleries, science centers, cultural centers, historical societies, and similar organizations. Students majoring in the humanities, humanistic social sciences, or natural sciences with an interest in learning how to present information to the general public will benefit from this minor.

The minor in Museum Studies & Gallery Practice (MSGP) combines academic studies and professional training to prepare students for careers presenting materials to the public in learning settings such as museums, galleries, science centers, cultural centers, historical societies, and similar organizations.

A student may complete a minor in Museum Studies & Gallery Practice by finishing the following course work with grades of “C” or better for a total of 18 credit hours of MSGP course work, including 9 hours of upper-division coursework. Last 9 credit hours of the minor must be completed while registered at UCCS.

    For details on program coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog.

Required courses include:

• MSGP 2000 Introduction to Museum Studies & Gallery Management 
• MSGP 4030 Museum Studies and Gallery Management: Internship 
• MSGP 4060 Exhibit Design and Development
• MSGP 4070 Collections Management
• MSGP electives: Complete 6 hours of Museum Studies and Gallery Practice (MSGP) elective courses from the following list: MSGP 4040, 4050, 4080, 4090, 4100, 4200, 9400.* 

*Note: Approved History of Art & Visual Culture (HAVC) or VAPA studio (VA) courses may be used to fulfill the elective requirement with permission. 

To learn more about admission requirements and the application process, please visit the UCCS Admissions page.

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