If you aspire to a career in managing, collecting and selling art as well as designing, installing and curating exhibits, you can achieve your goals and expedite your education in Western’s M.A. in Gallery and Museum Management 3+2 program.
Program Overview
Prepare yourself to thrive in the art world.
In the MGMM 3+2 program, you’ll earn your bachelor’s degree in Art or History and M.A. in Gallery and Museum Management (MGMM) in just five years. The program provides advanced-level training in visual arts administration and management, designed for careers in art galleries, museums, auctions, art fairs, curatorship and collections management.
Through the B.A. in Art with an emphasis in Art History & Theory, you’ll build a strong foundation in Western and non-Western art history and in theory, emphasizing the development of solid research, writing and presentation skills. In the B.A. in History with an emphasis in Public History, you’ll be prepared with the historical foundations and communications tools needed to effectively engage the public with the past. Overall, the M.A. in Gallery and Museum Management (MGMM) offers a professional terminal master’s degree focused on preparing students for life in the art world.
A love for art
The MGMM 3+2 program provides advanced-level training in visual arts administration and management, designed for careers in art galleries, museums, auctions, art fairs, curatorship and collections management.
Program Requirements
At Western, course rotations are crafted to encompass a variety of subject fields for a comprehensive education and versatile degree. For required courses and degree plans, visit the official University Catalog. Below is a general overview of courses at Western Colorado University related to this area of study.
The Public History Emphasis requires a minimum of 65 credits, including the required 33 credit History Core, 23 credits of required supporting courses and 6 credits of designated elective courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 200 | Historical Inquiry | 3 |
| HIST 370 | Public History | 3 |
| HIST 371 | Oral History Workshop | 3 |
| HIST 372 | Monuments and Museums | 3 |
| HIST 373 | History of the National Parks Service | 3 |
| HIST 399 | Internship in History | 3 |
| HIST 402 | Engaging the Past | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
HIST 101 | World History to 1500 (GT-HI1) | |
HIST 102 | World History Since 1500 (GT-HI1) | |
HIST 126 | U.S. History to 1865 (GT-HI1) | |
HIST 127 | U.S. History Since 1865 (GT-HI1) | |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
HIST 330 | Colonial America | |
HIST 333 | American Revolution and the Early Republic | |
HIST 340 | Emergence of the Modern U.S. | |
HIST 343 | Depression and World War II | |
HIST 346 | Recent American History | |
HIST 348 | History of the Trans-Mississippi West | |
HIST 349 | History of the Hispanic Southwest | |
HIST 350 | Environmental History of the Borderlands | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Supporting Courses | ||
| ANTH 107 | Introduction to General Anthropology (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| ANTH 219 | Archaeology (with laboratory) | 4 |
| ANTH 230 | Cultural Anthropology (with laboratory) | 4 |
| COM 231 | Stagecraft I | 3 |
| COM 323 | Media/ Arts Management | 3 |
| ENVS 100 | Introduction to Environment and Sustainability (GT-SS2) | 3 |
| ROE 230 | Interpretation of Natural and Cultural History | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3-4 | |
BIOL 130 | Environmental Biology (GT-SC2) | |
BIOL 150 | Biological Principles (with laboratory) (GT-SC1) | |
BIOL 151 | Diversity and Patterns of Life (with laboratory) | |
GEOL 101 | Physical Geology (GT-SC2) | |
| Two of the following: | 6 | |
ACC 201 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | |
ANTH 344 | Native North America | |
ANTH 467 | Ethnography Field School | |
ART 222 | Art History I | |
ART 223 | Art History II | |
ART 321 | American Art: Colonial to Modern | |
ART 422 | Native American Art of North America | |
BUAD 185 | Business Communication | |
BUAD 210 | Legal Environment of Business | |
BUAD 270 | Principles of Marketing | |
BUAD 275 | Innovation + Entrepreneurship: Mindset | |
BUAD 300 | Business Ethics | |
COM 205 | Communication Arts I | |
COM 305 | Communication Arts II | |
COM 346 | Multimedia Communication | |
CS 120 | Professional Computer Skills | |
CS 160 | Introduction to Web Design | |
GEOG 120 | Introduction to Human Geography (GT-SS2) | |
GEOG 222 | Our Digital Earth | |
POLS 282 | Issues in State and Local Government | |
ROE 235 | Foundations of Teaching Environmental Education | |
| Total Credits | 32-33 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core MGES Courses: | ||
| MGMM 600 | Orientation and Practicum | 3 |
| MGMM 601 | Exhibition Principles I | 3 |
| or MGMM 612 | Business Principles I | |
| MGMM 602 | Exhibition Principles II | 3 |
| or MGMM 613 | Business Principles II | |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Upon successful completion of the prescribed courses listed above, University defined General Education, and elective requirements totaling 120 credits (with 40 at the 300-level or higher), students are eligible for their B.A. conferral. Students electing to complete MGMM must follow the balance of their declared emphasis curriculum.
For a full description of the required Graduate coursework, please see the MGMM program in the Western Graduate Catalog.
Capstone Course Requirement
The following course in the History Major fulfills the Capstone Course Requirement: HIST 402 ENGAGING THE PAST.
Graduation Requirements
Undergraduate programs require a minimum of 120 semester credits for graduation. Of those 120 credits, 40 credits must be in upper-division courses (those marked 300 and above). Fifteen of these 40 upper-division credits must be earned in courses that are part of the standard or comprehensive major program being pursued.
Students are expected to review all graduation requirements, which can be found in the Western Undergraduate Catalog: Graduation Requirements.
Major: B.A. in Public History and M.A. in Gallery and Museum Management (3 + 2)
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ANTH 107 | Introduction to General Anthropology (GT-SS3) (GE 1) | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Academic Writing (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| ENVS 100 | Introduction to Environment and Sustainability (GT-SS2) (GE 1) | 3 |
| HWTR 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| MATH 113 | Statistical Thinking (GT-MA1) | 3 |
| Elective | HIST Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ANTH 218 | Biological Anthropology (with laboratory) (GE 2) | 4 |
| COM 202 | Academic Writing and Inquiry (GT-CO2) | 3 |
| HIST 200 | Historical Inquiry | 3 |
| Elective | HIST Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| ANTH 219 | Archaeology (with laboratory) | 4 |
| BIOL 130 & BIOL 135 or GEOL 101/105 or BIOL 150 |
Environmental Biology (GT-SC2) (GE 2) or Physical Geology (GT-SC2) or Biological Principles (with laboratory) (GT-SC1) |
4 |
| HIST 370 | Public History | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Arts & Humanities | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ANTH 230 | Cultural Anthropology (with laboratory) | 4 |
| COM 231 | Stagecraft I | 3 |
| ROE 230 | Interpretation of Natural and Cultural History | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Arts & Humanities | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Summer | ||
| HIST 373 | History of the National Parks Service | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIST 371 | Oral History Workshop | 3 |
| HIST 399 | Internship in History (Upper Division Credits) | 3 |
| Elective | HIST Elective (upper division) | 3 |
| Elective | Public History Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 6 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| COM 323 | Media/ Arts Management | 3 |
| HIST 372 | Monuments and Museums | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Public History Elective | 3 |
| Elective | HIST Elective (upper division) | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| MGMM 600 | Orientation and Practicum | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MGMM 601 or MGMM 612 |
Exhibition Principles I or Business Principles I |
3 |
| HIST 402 | Engaging the Past | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGMM 602 or MGMM 613 |
Exhibition Principles II or Business Principles II |
3 |
| Elective | Elective | 4 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 123 | |
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Find your scholarships!Western’s Scholarship Application portal allows you to search for, apply to and manage your scholarship opportunities. This platform houses over 300+ departmental and privately funded scholarship opportunities available to both new and returning students. Through the scholarship portal, students may identify scholarship opportunities based on academic program, campus involvement, academic standing, specific keywords and more. Students may click below to begin learning about what scholarship opportunities are available to them.
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The Alumni Association Scholarship is a one-time scholarship of $1,000 and is applicable for the student’s junior or senior year at Western.
Any child or grandchild of an alumni is eligible to receive the Future Alumni Scholarship.
- This is a one-time non-renewable scholarship of $1,000.
- Only one Future Alumni Scholarship will be awarded per academic year.
- GPA must be 3.2 or above (college).
Due date has been extended to April 1 for 2023. An Alumni selection committee, appointed by the Alumni Advisory Council, will review applicants and select awardee by June 1.
Alumni Legacy Scholarship
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Do you have a son or daughter looking at college? Have they considered attending Western? As an alumni, your son, daughter and/or grandchildren are eligible for certain benefits distributed through this scholarship, as follows:
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- Nominee must be an incoming first-year student or new transfer.
- The cost of orientation is reduced by half (a $45 value).
- The admission application fee is waived (a $30 value).
- GPA must be 2.5 or above (high school or college of transfer).
The applicant must fill out the application form found below. Application forms are accepted year-round. If the applicant meets the GPA guidelines, the scholarship will be awarded.
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Are you an alumni or employee of Western and know a prospective (or incoming) student who would be a great fit at Western? A recommendation from alumni and employees can support any new student and provide them a $500 scholarship their first year. (Western employees may not recommend a spouse or dependent receiving tuition benefits).
- Any Western alumni/employee may nominate only one student per academic year to receive the $500 scholarship (distributed $250 per semester).
- The scholarship is good for the first year only and is non-renewable.
- The recommended student must be a full-time undergraduate student, attending Western for the first time.
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Degree Details
Graduate in just 5 years with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree.
- B.A. in Art with an emphasis in Art History & Theory: A strong foundation in Western and non-Western art history and in theory, emphasizing the development of solid research, writing and presentation skills.
- B.A. in History with an emphasis in Public History: Prepares students with the historical foundations and communications tools needed to effectively engage the public with the past.
- M.A. in Gallery and Museum Management (MGMM): A professional terminal master’s degree focused on preparing students for life in the art world.
Fast track your education
MGMM 3+2 students earn their bachelor’s degree in Art or History and M.A. in Gallery and Museum Management (MGMM) in just five years.
Get Involved
Take your education beyond the classroom.
Get the hands-on learning experience you need to apply your knowledge and launch your career.
Art
- Gallery Exhibits: Students have opportunities to display their work in numerous shows, exhibits, convocations and galas—on campus and in the community.
- Pathfinder Magazine: An annual publication for student creative work.
- Student Art League: A branch of the Council for Creative expression, the Student Art League is dedicated to providing visual arts, experiences, professional development, educational opportunities and outreach for Art students.
History
- Field Experience: Seniors travel to historical locations, such as the Sand Creek Massacre and Bent’s Old Fort national historical sites, to study the role of commemoration and memory.
- History Honor Society: Join Iota Nu Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, one of Western’s oldest academic honor societies.
- History League: Sponsors activities including a book club and catapult construction.
- Internships: Land an internship with the Crested Butte Heritage Museum.
- Study Abroad: Travel to India, Ecuador, Prague, London, Italy or Belize through Extended Studies.
Gallery experience
Students have opportunities to display their work in numerous shows, exhibits, convocations and galas—on campus and in the community.
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Master of Art in Gallery and Museum Management (MGMM)
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Kelley Hall 225
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