Baylor University Department of Museum Studies

The Department of Museum Studies prepares Baylor students for careers in museums, cultural organizations, and related non-profit institutions. The program provides students with a solid understanding of museum education, collections management, curation, and administration. The department offers a BA and a MA in Museum Studies as well as undergraduate and graduate Minors in the field. The department also offers two unique courses of study. The Joint BA/MA degree in Museum Studies is the first in the nation. It offers undergraduate students in Museum Studies and other selected majors the opportunity to complete both degrees in five years instead of the usual six. The Minor in Informal Education, offered in partnership with the School of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction, prepares bachelor’s level students for careers in museums, zoos, galleries, historical sites, parks, and other cultural sites that offer educational experiences for visitors.