Museum Studies (Minor)

Undergraduate Minor Program

Do you often find yourself at local art galleries or history museums? Are you intrigued by the process and detail it takes to curate an exhibit? If so, adding a minor in Museum Studies could be the perfect fit for you! From managing collections to administrative responsibilities, students will develop expertise in various disciplines to succeed in museum operations.

Value of a Minor

Are you interested in enhancing your studies with a minor? In addition to major areas of study, UTSA offers a variety of programs that provide valuable contributions to students' academic careers. While pursuing an undergraduate minor, students have the opportunity to explore personal interests and passions outside of their major program or complement their current major, helping them further stand out in the job market.

Why Pursue a Minor in Museum Studies?

Considering adding a minor in Museum Studies? You’ll enter the captivating world of museums and gallery work, gaining valuable knowledge in museology, curatorship, collections management, exhibition development, and more. The program combines academic coursework with hands-on projects in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

This program is open to all majors! Some courses for this minor can be applied towards your degree, especially programs within the College of Liberal and Fine Arts.

Internship Opportunities

The Minor in Museum Studies offers immersive learning experiences through internships and fieldwork in museums, galleries, archives, repositories, and institutions. Students have completed internships with various local organizations, such as:

Center for Archaeological Research
Witte Museum
San Antonio Museum of Art
McNay Art Museum
Blue Star Contemporary
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
UTSA Libraries (Special Collections and Archives)

See full list of internship sites

Admission Requirements

Adding a Minor

Though not required, declaring a minor is an excellent way to enhance your major area of study. A minor typically consists of 6 courses (18 semester credit hours), and may have additional requirements depending on the minor selected. After being admitted to UTSA and registered for classes, students can meet with their assigned academic advisor to discuss the addition of a minor to their degree plan.

Please note, students can add a minor as long as they have earned less than 75 credit hours. However, the addition of a minor may or may not delay graduation. All requirements for the minor must be met at graduation; a minor cannot be added to a student’s degree program once they graduate. Students should meet with their assigned academic advisor to understand the impacts of adding a minor to their degree plan.