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Introduction to Museum Studies

University of Georgia · Instructor of Record

Installation view of “Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers” at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, June 2025.

Awards: Spring 2026

Introduction to Museum Studies is part of the core curriculum of the Museum Studies Certificate Program. This course provides a broad overview of the museum field, introducing students to the history of museums, current theories and contemporary issues, and the principles and practice of museum work. Through discussion, readings, written assignments, and on-campus field trips, students will examine different types of museums, responsibilities of staff, and the challenges and issues encountered in entering the field.