I looked into the program at George Washington University and it sounded
great. However, unless something has changed in the last year it is not a
degree, it is a certificate program and you have to be working in the field.
I realize most people already are but sometimes they are not. Starting
April 11 I will no longer work at a museum as I can no longer support myself
or my son on $20,000 a year. I will go to work at the county Register of
Deeds office where I will have a much better salary and insurance (I am
giddy at the prospect of having my teeth cleaned). That being said, I plan
to try and still pursue a Master's degree in History or Museum Studies
because eventually I want to return to the work that makes me happiest.
This discussion of distance learning came at a great time for me as I have
agonized over how to keep a connection to the field I love. Hopefully, if I
do pursue a degree online, I will eventually be able to land a job that
allows me to earn a living and have fun.
Becca Hiller
Curator/Archivist
Santa Fe Trail Center
www.santafetrailcenter.org
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Debra Loguda-Summers
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 8:45 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Distance Learning in Museum Studies
Is George Washington University also doing a distance learning for Museum
Studies?
Debra Loguda-Summers, Curator
Still National Osteopathic Museum and National Center for Osteopathic
History
800 West Jefferson
Kirksville, MO 63501
Phone: 660 626 2359
Fax: 660 626 2984
Toll Free: 1 866 626 ATSU Ext. 2359
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The Mission of the Still National Osteopathic Museum is to collect,
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the history and philosophy about the osteopathic principles of mind, body
and spirit to a global audience.
>>> Cindy Boyer <[log in to unmask]> 4/3/2008 8:41 AM >>>
Well, I will chime in with the usual "please respond to the list" as I'm
curious about this topic as well - as a potential student, and as someone
who hires and reviews resumes.
Cindy Boyer
Director of Museums and Education
The Landmark Society of Western New York
133 S. Fitzhugh St.
Rochester NY 14608
(585) 546-7029 ext. 12
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
Of Andrew Talkov
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 9:30 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Distance Learning in Museum Studies
Ladies and Gentlemen,
After 15 years in the field, I'm considering pursuing a Master's Degree in
Museum Studies by distance learning and have a few questions:
1. I'm aware of the programs at the University of Leicester and the
University of Oklahoma and have read through the information on their
websites. Could someone comment on the reputation and quality of either of
those programs? Are there other reputable programs I should consider?
2. Since I'm not planning on relocating to the UK anytime soon, is
there a preference at institutions in the United States for a degree earned
in the United States? Does it matter?
3. Is there any stigma associated with distance learning? I'm
imagining those commercials that advertised courses in gun smithing and
plumbing via U.S. Mail.
4. Does anyone feel that distance learning (even with the bells and
whistles of modern communication) is less of an experience than on-campus
learning? Someone once mentioned that contact with other graduate students
in your program is important. Is it important to be in the same room?
5. Are there any other guiding principles you would suggest?
Feel free to contact me off list if you like and thank you in advance for
your help.
Andrew H. Talkov
Exhibition Coordinator for Virginia's Civil War Sesquicentennial
Virginia Historical Society
428 N. Boulevard
P.O. Box 7311
Richmond, Virginia 23221-0311
Phone: 804-340-2276
Fax: 804-342-9697
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