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HAPPY HOLIDAYS — Fairmont State University is closed for Winter Break

Happy Holidays from Fairmont State University. The University is closed from 4 p.m. Friday, December 20 through Thursday, January 2. Fairmont State will reopen on Friday, January 3.

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Museum Studies Impact

Museum Studies

This 18-hour program provides a foundation in the various components of museum practices, including collections management, exhibit development and production, museum interpretation and education, and a broad understanding of museum concepts.

Career Opportunities

Students are prepared for positions in museums of all kinds (history, natural history, art), historic sites, parks, archives, as well as for graduate studies. A background in Museum Studies can augment skills in education, art, and public history.

Classes

  • Introduction to Museum Studies
  • Folk Arts or Material Culture
  • Museum Interpretation and Education
  • Museum Collections Management
  • Museum Exhibit Design and Construction
  • Museum Practicum/Internship/Capstone