Curatorial Studies & Public History Minor

  • Minor
Format
  • In-Person
Location
  • Greeley
Start Date

Fall

Tuition Rate

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Tuition & Fees

Department(s)

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School of Art and Design; Department of History; Department of Anthropology

Credits

18

Area of Study
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Program overview

Turn your passion for art, history, and culture into meaningful work that connects communities and ideas. This minor builds career-ready skills in curatorial practice, public history, and arts and cultural administration. You’ll explore how museums, galleries, cultural centers, and historic sites shape public understanding and engagement.

With a mix of shared and specialized coursework, you’ll link your studies in Art and Design, History, or Anthropology to real-world contexts through practicum and internship experiences 鈥� developing the professional insight, creativity, and hands-on experience to thrive across the arts and culture field.

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This minor requires 18 credit hours:

9 required credits (ART 426 – Introduction to Curatorial Studies, ART 428 – Curatorial Administration and Leadership, and 3 credits chosen from a practicum or internship — ART 493, ANT 492, or HIST 492), plus 9 elective credits from a single focus track in Art and Design, Anthropology, or History.

Full course lists and details are available in the .

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This program is offered as either a minor (18 credits) or a certificate (15 credits) — not both. Which one fits depends on your major and degree plan, so the right choice varies by student.

Not sure which applies to you? Talk to your advisor.

Behind the Glass

Skip the textbook. This minor gets you into the room where the work actually happens.

Skills and Outcomes

Hands-on experience with collections, archives, and exhibit development, through a required internship or practicum at a museum, gallery, cultural center, or historic site. Graduate with real experience employers in the arts and culture field want 鈥� and a strong foundation if grad school in museum studies, public history, or archaeology is next.

Guests viewing the Ruyle collection at the naming ceremony for the Lydia and Robert Ruyle Gallery.

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Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of people, both in the past and today. 帝王会所 anthropology students build research skills that connect with many fields. They also learn about human behavior and why it changes over time. At 帝王会所, students focus on community and civic engagement. This helps them gain hands-on experience in their local areas and around the world.

History

History helps us understand and keep track of our past. This knowledge is crucial for the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Studying history allows us to define ourselves. It helps us measure our growth and understand our significance.