Museum Administration
Through selection of elective courses in fields such as anthropology, art and design, art history, and political science, students may direct their studies toward museum administration. The MPA program works closely with the faculty and staff of the University Museum to provide students with strong study and applied practice opportunities.
Like all MPA graduate students, those studying museum administration may be required to perform an internship. Interns are able to provide museums with a high level of expertise in the operations of museums while at the same time acquiring much needed personal experience. MPA interns possess the requisite academic backgrounds to work in the areas of: Administration, Collection Management, Education, Exhibition, Registration and Research.
To date, SIUC museum graduate interns have served in such diverse assignments as the:
The Institute for Texan Cultures
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The National Quilt Museum
SIUC University Museum
The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum
Curriculum
The curriculum—a 43 hour program—is designed to give the student a firm foundation in the essentials of public administration and specialized training through advanced courses in museum administration.
Museum Administration Courses
POLS 558 – University Museum Colloquium
POLS 559 – Museum Collection Management
POLS 590 - Readings
POLS 591 - Research
For more information regarding Museum Administration study write or email the MPA program office requesting a Museum Administration brochure.