Art (Museum Studies) ,BA
Art Criticism, Art Exhibit, Art Gallery, Art Librarian, Art Preservationist, Art Publications, Arts Organization Consultant, Curator, Estate Appraiser, Exhibition Coordinator, Fine Arts, Gallery, Gallery Professional, Museums, arts
Navigate cultural, theoretical and practical topics and envision the societal role of the museum today and in the future.
In the Bachelor of Arts program in art with a concentration in museum studies, students focus on international themes and issues at the forefront of contemporary museum and heritage studies. Museum studies students develop the ability to think critically and communicate by studying various ethical and institutional issues, such as decolonization and repatriation claims, activist curating and broadening museum audiences. Distinguished faculty provide expertise across an array of courses within the field of museum studies, including art history, anthropology, history, liberal studies, education, global studies, justice studies, and parks and recreation. These courses offer a variety of learning opportunities led by scholars and museum practitioners across the ASU campus and around the globe. In addition to classroom learning, the program is enriched by arts organizations and cultural institutions, which enable students to build their professional network through fellowships and internships. The program is further augmented by public events supported by the School of Art galleries, the ASU Art Museum, the Ceramics Research Center and Archive, and Pyracantha Press.
Students can visit the museum studies areas of study page to learn more about the program. Students who want to engage with the creative community can subscribe to the School of Art newsletters and follow the school on social media.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Tempe or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: Yes
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 142 - College Mathematics
Any math course that meets the MATH designation. - Math
intensity: General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
Additional requirements:
Students meeting the university requirements for admission may matriculate in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. Separate admission procedures and approvals are required for some programs within the college. Students must contact specific departments or schools for details.
Transfer admission requirements:
Direct transfer of courses from other accredited institutions to the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is subject to the existence of parallel and equal courses in the college's curriculum and to departmental or school evaluation of studio courses with respect to performance standards.
Every candidate for the bachelor's degree must earn a minimum of 30 hours in resident credit at ASU. Transfer students enrolled in the college must complete a minimum of 15 hours of resident credit in the major as approved by the faculty.
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Students will recall the general history and function of museums and heritage sites domestically and globally.
- Students will comparatively analyze elements of potential careers within the museums and heritage site sectors utilizing evidence-based research.
- Students will write at an academic level suitable for further graduate study.
Global Education programs provide an opportunity for students to explore their creative side through an intercultural lens, deepen their understanding of the world and gain valuable career-building experiences. Study abroad can prove to be a vital accompaniment to any art concentration, allowing for broad historical and archaeological explorations. Students develop insight into the cultures and minds of some of the world's most notable artists when they experience the places that gave rise to specific artistic styles. With more than 300 options available, Global Education programs give students a breadth of knowledge in arts and culture uniquely different from their own. Study abroad encourages students to develop and broaden their intercultural sensitivity, communication skills and leadership ability, challenging them to think differently. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students learn to adapt and persevere. They have a chance to look inside themselves in a way they haven't done before, growing their personal and professional self-confidence along the way.
Graduates find employment opportunities with museums, university and commercial art galleries, historical societies and archives, libraries and other nonprofit organizations. An arts degree offers students a pathway to creative careers as artists, scholars and educators in the public and private sphere. Artists find employment opportunities as practitioners in the field, with commercial galleries, public art commissions and private collectors, and in cultural institutions. Possible positions include museum or gallery professional, art dealer, art director, private art instructor and community-based artist. Employment venues might include health care settings, nonprofit agencies, and local and national public arts. Other options for graduates include working at arts agencies and public art programs and gaining admission to prestigious graduate programs.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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8.2%
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$58,640
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3.2%
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$77,280
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3.1%
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$64,540
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1.3%
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$79,400
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11.1%
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$60,380
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8.1%
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$34,440
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9.9%
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$47,270
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8.2%
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$82,530
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School of Art
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ART 102
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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
