curriculum introduction
The CGP curriculum intro balances museum studies with the study of history and material culture. Core and elective courses in research, history, and object study provide an excellent foundation for the development of museum programs and exhibitions. Assignments and projects provide students real professional experience. They create programming and exhibitions for museums in the region and act as consultants, working on strategic planning, feasibility studies, historic furnishing reports, and collections plans.
Field trips, both long and short, provide additional opportunities to learn about museum work directly from professionals. In recent years, students have traveled to New York City, Philadelphia and Montreal for week-long field trips, and to museums such as The Corning Museum of Glass, The New York State Museum, and The Strong National Museum of Play on day trips.
