Museum Studies & Gallery Practice

Undergraduate Minor
Program Delivery
On Campus
Total Credits
18 Credits

About the Program

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.

Focus of Study

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.

Program Requirements

  • 18 credit hours of MSGP coursework, 9 of which must be upper-division (3000+ level).
  • All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

For details on degree requirements, please visit the Academic Catalog.

Program Coursework

Core Courses

12 Credit Hours

  • MSGP 2000 - Introduction to Museum Studies and Gallery Management
  • MSGP 4030 - Museum Studies and Gallery Management: Internship
  • MSGP 4060 - Exhibit Design and Development
  • MSGP 4070 - Collections Management

Upper-division Electives

6 Credit Hours

Complete 6 credit hours of the following MSGP courses (or of approved Art History or VAPA studio courses):

  • MSGP 4040 - Gallery Management I
  • MSGP 4050 - Gallery Management II
  • MSGP 4080 - Museum and Gallery Education
  • MSGP 4090 - Museum Administration
  • MSGP 4100 - Native American Perspectives on Museums
  • MSGP 4200 - Special Topics in Museum Studies and Gallery Management
  • MSGP 9400 - Independent Study in Museum Studies and Gallery Management

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

Admission Details

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

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