Museum Studies (M S)
M S 201 Introduction to the History and Development of Museums (Units: 3)
Introduction to basic theory and organization of museums including the history of museum development, the role of museums in society, museums as places of preservation and education, and the relationship between museums and the communities they serve. (Plus-minus letter grade only)
M S 202 Introduction to Museum Exhibits (Units: 3)
Examination of basics of museum exhibits, including key elements of how exhibits are planned and developed, their purpose, how they are connected to public programming, and the role of visitors. Contains an exhibit viewing component. (Plus-minus letter grade only)
Course Attributes:
- C1: Arts
M S 310 Introduction to Museum Education Methods and Community Engagement (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division standing; M S 201 and M S 202 with grades of C or better.
M S 681 Preparation for Museum Practicum (Units: 2)
Prerequisites: Upper-division Museum Studies minors; M S 201 and M S 202 with grades of C or better.
M S 682 Capstone Practicum (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Upper-division Museum Studies minors and M S 681* with a grade of C or better.
M S 683 Collections Stewardship Practicum (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Museum Studies minors; M S 201 and M S 202 with grades of C or better; concurrent enrollment in M S 681. May not be taken concurrently with M S 684.
M S 684 Educational Programming and Interpretation Practicum (Unit: 1)
Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Museum Studies minors; M S 201 and M S 202 with grades of C or better; concurrent enrollment in M S 681. May not be taken concurrently with M S 683.
M S 700 History and Organization of Museums (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Museum Studies students and/or consent of the instructor.
M S 701 Museum Theory and Practice (Units: 2)
Prerequisites: Upper-division or graduate standing; M S 700; or consent of the instructor.
M S 702 Writing for the Museum Profession (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Museum Studies students or consent of the instructor.
M S 705 San Francisco Bay Area Museums: Behind the Scenes (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Museum Studies students, declared upper-division Museum Studies minors, or consent of the instructor.
M S 707 Perspectives on Museums: A Professional Forum (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Upper-division or graduate Museum Studies students or consent of the instructor.
M S 708 Museums: Global Operations (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
M S 710 Museum Education and Public Outreach (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the instructor.
M S 715 Interpretation in Museums and Heritage Organizations (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of the instructor.
M S 720 Museum Curatorship and Collecting (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Museum Studies students.
M S 730 Museum Exhibition Development (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
M S 740 Museum Conservation and Restoration (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Graduate Museum Studies students.
M S 760 Preservation of Natural History and Cultural Collections (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or senior standing with the consent of the instructor.
M S 780 Cultural Heritage Preservation (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Restricted to upper-division or graduate standing.
M S 790 Archives Management and Preservation (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or senior standing with the consent of the instructor.
M S 791 Integrated Pest Management in Heritage Facilities (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Graduate Museum Studies students or consent of the instructor.
M S 792 Museum Security Systems (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Graduate Museum Studies students or current museum employees.
M S 793 Museum Facilities Management (Unit: 1)
Prerequisite: Museum Studies students or consent of the instructor.
M S 794 Museum Collections Management and Registration (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate Museum Studies students.
M S 795 NAGPRA for Museum Registrars and Curators (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the instructor.
M S 800 Museum Management, Law, and Ethics (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Museum Studies students or consent of the instructor.
M S 810 Museums in the Digital Age (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
M S 811 Digital Preservation for Museums and Cultural Heritage Institutions (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Museum Studies students or consent of the instructor.
M S 823 Curation and Cinema (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema and Museum Studies students.
(This course is offered as CINE 823 and M S 823. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
M S 830 Museum Governance (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
M S 840 Museums and Cultural Property (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
M S 845 Art Law (Units: 2)
Prerequisite: Graduate Museum Studies students or consent of the instructor.
M S 850 Museum Volunteer Management and Membership (Units: 1-3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
M S 860 Fundraising in Museums (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Museum Studies students or consent of the instructor.
M S 865 Museums Beyond ADA: Universal Access & Museopathy (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the instructor.
M S 870 Museum Audiences, Visitors, and Communities (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the instructor.
M S 875 Public Relations and Marketing for Museums (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of the instructor.
M S 880 Museum Internship (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Graduate Museum Studies students and M S 700.
M S 885 Professional Conferences and Workshops (Units: 1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
M S 888 Project Management for Museums (Units: 1-2)
Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate Museum Studies students; M S 720 and M S 850; or consent of the instructor.
M S 894 Creative Work Project (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies.
M S 896 Preparation for Written Comprehensive Examination (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor; approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies; and recommendation of major adviser. Concurrently enrollment in M S 896EXM.
M S 896EXM Written Comprehensive Examination (Unit: 0)
Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate Museum Studies students; consent of the instructor; recommendation of major adviser; approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies. Concurrent enrollment in M S 896.
M S 897 Directed Thesis Advising and Support (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
M S 898 Master's Thesis (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor; approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies; and recommendation of major adviser. ATC and Proposal for Culminating Experience Requirement forms must be approved by the Graduate Division before registration.
M S 899 Independent Study (Units: 2-3)
Prerequisite: Museum studies students; consent of the museum studies program director.