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INTRODUCTION TO MUSEUM STUDIES II

ARTHIST 602
Course Description

Implementation of an exhibition, permanent collection installation or another museum-based project. Builds on projects fromART HIST 601.

Prerequisties

Consent of instructor

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.65

-3.49% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
60%

-26.88% from Historical

Class Size
10

53.85% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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