MST
History and Social Studies Education
Classroom Building C205
(716) 878-5412
The minor in museum studies is designed to provide students with the knowledge and expertise to work in the museum setting. It supplements majors in the Schools of Natural and Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Education, and the Professions. An important feature is its flexibility, allowing students to customize the program according to individual interests. The minor will complement the studies of history, anthropology, art history, geography, music, urban planning, art education, social studies education, childhood education, creative studies, and others. It offers students the opportunity to develop interests in material culture exhibition, preservation, and presentation, administration, curation, and museums as tools for learning. The minor reflects the mission of SUNY Buffalo State for community engagement and allows students to explore career options by working for cultural institutions/not-for-profit agencies through internships and to prepare for advanced graduate study.
