Co-op and Experiential Learning Options

Museum Studies BS

You will have a wide range of opportunities for career preparation directly related to your field of study, all of which provide hands-on experiences that turn knowledge into know-how.

Co-op Required

Co-op Options

Unpaid work can qualify for co-op credit.

Acceptable Substitutions for Co-op

Entrepreneurship with restrictions: Entrepreneurship co-op/internship may be allowed with department approval.
Research with restrictions: Research experience may be allowed with department approval.
International Experience: International co-op/internship is allowed and study abroad may be allowed with department approval.
Internship Class for Academic Credit: A credit-bearing internship class may be allowed with department approval.

Co-op Prep Course

Co-op Prep Course not required


Typical Co-op Schedule

135 hours


Co-op Wages for RIT Museum Studies BS Students

$15.87/hr

Avg

$17.20/hr

Max

Salary data is calculated using reported wages within the U.S. for RIT students on co-op during summer 2023, fall 2023, and spring 2024.

Career Services Contact

Portrait of Mindy Blake.
Mindy Blake
Career Services Coordinator
585‑475‑5467