HIST219 Management of Historic Sites
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Historic Preservation
- I. Course Number and Title
- HIST219 Management of Historic Sites
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- Using case studies, students study the principles, methods, and disciplines required to manage a small museum or historic site, with special emphasis on personnel, financial and collections management, exhibit development and interpretation, fundraising, marketing, customer service, governance, ethics, and professional standards.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- demonstrate an understanding of the diverse interdisciplinary skills utilized in the museum field;
- demonstrate an understanding of historic site management disciplines including: museum governance, personnel management, professional standards, customer service financial management and collections management;
- demonstrate an understanding of the role of exhibit development/interpretation and relationship with public programs;
- demonstrate an understanding of facilities management and disaster planning; and
- assess a variety of management situations common to public, non-profit institutions, and select an appropriate response.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- introduction to museums and mission statements
- the role of nonprofit organizations
- the role of the board of directors and advisors
- ethics and policy development
- personnel management, professional standards, and labor policies
- exhibits, interpretation and interpretive planning
- public programs and their role in the community
- marketing, publicity and membership of museums
- visitor/guest services
- fundraising
- collections management, care and conservation
- facilities management, preservation and disaster planning
- professional standards and the future
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Student assessment consists of exams, quizzes, essays, written assignments, multi-media projects, presentations, and/or participation in classroom/online discussions. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 11/2012; New Core 8/2015