Program Overview

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University of Florida Graduate Program in Museology

The University of Florida offers a Master of Arts degree in Museology, an interdisciplinary program that combines academic and practical work. The curriculum allows students to pursue graduate work in a disciplinary emphasis, such as art history, anthropology, history, education, or the natural sciences, while also completing a concentrated study in professional museum practice.

Program Requirements

The M.A. degree in museology requires 48 credit hours, including:

• 15 credits of museum studies courses, such as:
  • Museology seminar (3 credits)
  • Collections management (3 credits)
  • Museum education (3 credits)
  • Exhibitions (3 credits)
  • Special topics (3 credits)
• 15 graduate credits in a disciplinary focus
• 6 credits of internship
• 6 credits of electives
• 6 credits of individual credit

On-Campus Resources

Several on-campus sites provide the program with laboratories for training students in museum work, including:

• University Galleries
• Harn Museum of Art
• Florida Museum of Natural History
• The gallery at the Reitz Union

Internship Experience

Students must complete a 6-credit internship of at least 320 hours at an approved museum. In this experience, students undertake specific projects in which they gain first-hand experience in museum work. The Harn Museum of Art or the Florida Museum of Natural History may be able to oversee a few interns, but students are encouraged to apply for internships at other U.S. institutions or abroad.

Project-in-Lieu-of-Thesis

A project-in-lieu-of-thesis (or thesis) is selected, researched, and carried out under the direction of a supervisory committee.

Degrees Offered

The program offers the following degrees:

• Master of Arts in Museology
  • Without a concentration
  • With a concentration in Historic Preservation

Student Learning Outcomes

The program has the following student learning outcomes:

• SLO 1: Knowledge - Indicates broad knowledge of the responsibilities of museum departments and how they function together
• SLO 2: Skills - Constructs coherent written articulation about specific knowledge of a specialized area of museum work
• SLO 3: Professional Development - Assembles skills needed for a specific museum job
• SLO 4: Skills - Appraises pertinent issues raised by the project and evaluates them
• SLO 5: Professional Behavior - Produces a coherent verbal presentation

Course Offerings

The program offers a range of courses, including:

• Art
• Art Education
• Art History
• Design and Visual Communications
• Museology

A list of specific courses is available, including:

• ARE 6049: History of Teaching Art (3 credits)
• ARE 6148: Curriculum in Teaching Art (3 credits)
• ARH 5420: Art in the Age of Revolution (3 credits)
• ARH 5816: Methods of Research and Bibliography (3 credits)
• ARH 5877: Gender, Representation, and the Visual Arts (3 credits)
• ARH 6905: Individual Study (1-6 credits)
• ART 5905C: Directed Study (1-5 credits)
• ART 5930C: Special Topics (3 credits)
• HUM 5357: Creativity and Health: Foundations of the Arts in Medicine (3 credits)
• HUM 6308: Arts and Compassion (3 credits)
• HUM 6350: The Art of Self-Care (3 credits)