Online Bachelor of Arts in Art – Museum and Curatorial Practices
In the Bachelor of Arts program in art with a concentration in museum and curatorial practices, you’ll focus on international themes and issues at the forefront of contemporary museum and heritage studies. This prepares you to work in and lead museums and cultural institutions around the world. You will 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.
Quick facts
Next start date: 05/18/2026
Total classes: 40
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120
What is museum studies?
Will my diploma say ‘online’?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Museum studies courses
In this program, you’ll take a range of museum studies and art history courses. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore electives that pique your interests. These courses may include Contemporary Indigenous Art and Museums, Identity Politics and Exhibition and Decolonizing Museums.
View the museum studies major map.
Museum studies careers
Through coursework and optional internships, you’ll explore art and museums, public art programs, and arts organizations. Upon graduating with this online museum studies program, you can expect to find careers in many positions related to art, including:
Archivist
Art Professor
Historian
History Professor
Museum Curator
Museum Educator
Museum Exhibit Designer
Talent Agent
Your bachelor’s degree from inspiring art and design faculty
ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is home to world-class scholars, artists and designers who inspire students to shape the future. Our faculty’s research is grounded in the transformative power of art and its ability to change the world. Faculty research areas include:
- Arts and design for social justice.
- Arts, education and arts-integrated education.
- Arts, entrepreneurship and cultural policy.
- Community engagement and public policy.
- Creative health collaborations.
- Design, arts, science and engineering.
- The study of creative work.
Your bachelor’s degree from inspiring art and design faculty
ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is home to world-class scholars, artists and designers who inspire students to shape the future. Our faculty’s research is grounded in the transformative power of art and its ability to change the world. Faculty research areas include:
- Arts and design for social justice.
- Arts, education and arts-integrated education.
- Arts, entrepreneurship and cultural policy.
- Community engagement and public policy.
- Creative health collaborations.
- Design, arts, science and engineering.
- The study of creative work.
Apply for your online art degree with a concentration in museum studies
first-year student
You’re considered a first-year student for application purposes if you’ve never attended college or have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
The creative heart of Arizona State University
ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is the home to top-ranked creative programs from various disciplines, including art, design, dance, fashion, film, games, media arts and sciences, music and theatre. We train artists, designers and scholars to leverage their creativity and problem-solving abilities to advance culture, build community and transform society.
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Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
