Why would anyone even want or need a PhD in museum studies?  I think
this would be totally useless.  A Phd in museum studies would just add
more needless years of education and cost too much money. I agree with
Laura. If you already have a MA get a graduate certificate in museum studies.

Elizabeth

On Thu, 2 Apr 1998, Laura Mahoney wrote:

> The George Washington Univeristy and New York University offer
> post-graduate certificates in Museum Studies for people who already
> have a M.A.  The programs are usually one year.  I've never heard of a
> PhD program in Museum Studies, at least in the United States.
>
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> >>> Jodi Renee Gronborg <[log in to unmask]> 04/02/98 09:51am
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> All of the degree programs I've come across are M.A. programs.  I,
> however,
> decided to enter the museum field after I already had an M.A. and am
> wondering what Ph.D. programs might be available.  I am interested in all
> aspects of the museum field dealing with understanding and improving
> the
> visitor's experience - which can fall into any of what I refer to as the
> three Es: Education, Evaluation research, and Exhibit development.  What
> programs are out there and which ones will be the most useful in my
> career?
> Thank you in advance for your insights!
>