HIS 541 - Museum Education Credits: 3

This course is intended to provide students with an intensive introduction to the field of Museum Education. The course will include lectures, discussions, site-based work at history museums, guest lectures by museum educators, and field studies to observe and analyze the museum education practices of other historical museums. Course content will focus on practical applications of education theory in the museum setting. Primary consideration will be given to planning, presenting, and evaluating programs for school groups and general audiences, as well as to off-site programs and digital resources.