Nina-,

RE: Museum Studies

I suspect Gail Anderson at John F. Kennedy University in Orinda, California
would be very helpful to you.  She has been very active through AAM and the
university's Museum Studies program has a strong regional reputation.  I'm
sorry I don't have a contact number for her.


Roy Mueller
Director Curriculum and Professional Development
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
180 Woz Way
San Jose, CA 95110-2780
408-298-5437  x 246
FAX 408-298-6826
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>We are trying to develop certification for a Museum Studies
>program here at the University of Virginia.  I'd like to know
>if anyone has gone through the process of gaining approval from
>a university for a Museum Studies Certificate.  If so, do
>you have any advice or recommendations on how to most
>effectively approach the University "Powers That Be"?  We
>already have a strong curriculum in museum-related courses,
>distributed throughout several departments.  There seems to be
>interest in these departments for a Museum Studies
>Certificate.  Any advice?
>
>Nina Tisch
>University of Virginia
>Curry School of Education
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