Academic Minors

Folklore Studies Minor

(Department of Humanities)

The 18-hour Folklore Studies minor can be attached to most liberal arts majors. A Folklore Studies specialization provides a background for professional involvement in such areas as preservation, cultural heritage and historical parks and museums management, teaching, archiving, curating, entertainment, storytelling, writing, traditional arts, and graduate studies. The insights into cultural contexts gained from a background in folklore studies can enhance such professions as education, psychology, and sociology.

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FOLKLORE STUDIES MINOR REQUIREMENTS

FOLK 2200 INTRODUCTION TO FOLKLORE 3
FOLK 2201 FIELD RESEARCH/ORAL HISTORY TECHNIQUES 3
FOLK 3300 FOLK LITERATURE (ORENGL 3387) 3
FOLK 3301 MATERIAL CULTURE 3
FOLK 3302 REGIONAL CULTURE GEOGRAPHY & HISTORY 3
FOLK 4400 DIRECTED FOLKLORE STUDY 3
FOLK 4401 FOLKLORE APPLICATION 3

FOLKLORE ELECTIVES

FOLK 3320 THE ART OF STORYTELLING 3
FOLK 3361 FOLK MUSIC 3
FOLK 4998 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH 3

Museum Studies Minor

(Department of Social Sciences)

Students who complete the 18-hour minor in Museum Studies receive a solid 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. 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.