I am a Cooperstown Graduate Program alumna from one of the earlier
classes, and have found that, as one of the oldest programs in the
field, it has a large network of graduates all over the country, which
can be very helpful in finding internships and, later, permanent
positions.  The program was very good in preparing students for
positions in small(er) institutions where they would be the only paid
professional; consequently, I was at least familiar with everything
from registration methods to exhibit design.  The skills I learned
back then are still the skills (with much experience, of course) that
I use today.

Two graduate public history programs that would merit investigation by
those considering a that path are those at the University of Arkansas,
Little Rock (http://www.ualr.edu/history/PublicHistory.htm), and
Eastern Illinois University
(http://catalog.eiu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=11&poid=1275).  I
know faculty at both, as well as graduates of both, and they are good,
comprehensive programs.

Martha Katz-Hyman

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