Minor offered through the Miami University College of Creative Arts
Welcome to the blog site for students minoring in Museums and Society and for those who might be interested in adding this program as a minor. This site was created by Maddie Beal (’24) as a final Museums and Society interactive independent study project. The site is co-hosted by Sherri Krazl at the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum (RCCAM). Each semester the blog is managed by a student in the minor. Reach out to Sherri if you are interested in serving in this role with the opportunity for independent study credit.
Did you know? Miami University in Oxford, Ohio has five museums/galleries/collections units spanning geology, botany, history, culture, art, natural history and local/regional/Oxford/Miami history. These collecting units are responsible for managing and presenting thousands and thousands of objects. ALL of these collecting units share one common goal of supporting the Miami University core mission of top notch education. These units are all structured with student research and engagement with the collections in mind. To best facilitate this joint shared mission and vision the Museums Miami Center was formed. Museums Miami and the Museums and Society Minor go hand in hand. Students interested in Museums and Society for personal enjoyment, study or potential careers should connect with the program advisor, Stephanie Danker to learn more about adding the minor to your studies and also connect with Museums Miami online or by visiting, connecting and engaging with any of the Museums Miami partners. Many opportunities for students to work, study, and intern are available throughout the university through Museums Miami.
About the Minor
The Museums and Society minor in the College of Creative Arts offers the opportunity to apply your coursework in Anthropology, Art History, Biology, Education, History, Sociology, Zoology, etc., within the fascinating world of museums.
Miami Students Completing the Minor Will…
- Know and use the vocabulary, descriptive terminology and basic methods of the museum.
- Assess and defend the value and meaning of collections and objects.
- Assess and defend the value and purpose of the collecting institution or individual.
- Explain the dynamic network of contemporary museums and related institutions, including virtual collections.
- Conduct competent and creative research on objects, collections and institutions.
- Recognize the requirements for permission to use or publish images and objects.
- Obtain foundational knowledge in contemporary practices of museum operations.
- Explore collections management policies and practices.
- Develop skills in interpretation and exhibitions development.
- Understand the role of education and outreach to serve diverse audiences.
- Examine the future of museums in relation to the visitor experience.