Welcome To ISS2371: Museum Studies and Practice!

Course Overview

Introduction to Museum Studies and Practice introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of professional museum work by combining foundational knowledge with hands-on experience. Throughout the course, you will explore core areas of museum practice—including curation, education, collections management, conservation, exhibit design, marketing, and administration—while learning the concepts, practices, and ethical considerations that guide museum professionals. The class is grounded in project-based learning, enabling you to apply theory in real-world settings through a supervised internship or practicum at one of Santa Fe College’s museums—such as the Teaching Zoo, Earth Science Museum, Fine Arts Gallery, or Tyree Library—or at another approved site with the museum director’s consent. Through this blend of coursework, mentorship, and practical experience, you will develop career-ready skills and gain a deeper understanding of how museums serve communities and society.

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General Education Category	Learning Outcome	Writing	Credits
Humanities	Elective	Moderate	3

About Your Professor

I'm Dr. Sarah Cervone, a Cultural Anthropologist. My doctoral research centered on heritage management and protected areas in Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska and Toubkal National Park in Morocco. Right now I am working in Hustai National Park in Mongolia with a State Department grant entitled, 'Herds and Heritage: Rural Connections in Culture, Conservation and Development between Florida and Mongolia.' In addition to this experience, I relied on graduate coursework in Museum Studies and ongoing collaborations with museums, galleries and museum professionals to design this course. My goal is to introduce you to the foundations of museum practice and to give you the opportunity to apply your own field of study within the museum industry. This is a great way to apply your major, interest and expertise in a real world setting. Museums are fun! and this course should be as well.

Fun Facts About Me: I am a Taurus born Year of the Ox. I prefer to spend my time outdoors away from the computer. I love riding horses. When I am not in the classroom, I can be found at the farmers market or on my ranch taking care of Cracker Cattle, Water Buffalo and smaller creatures. My areas of special interest are agricultural humanities, and I hope to one day create an exhibit entitled, 'Herds and Heritage' that highlights Florida's unique ranching histories and agricultural legacies. I look forward to your introductions where I will learn fun facts about you!!

✉️ Contact Information

Contact Information
Feel free to Contact Me with questions or concerns at any time, but please provide two working days for a response.)
Email: Best to message via Canvas regarding coursework or sarah.cervone@sfcollege.edu for other matters	Office Hours: Building L Room 238 or Zoom To schedule an Appointment, click here.	Phone: (352) 395-5670