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Re: M.A. in Museum Studies: Necessary???
From:
John Martinson <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:
Mon, 6 Jan 1997 23:37:00 PST
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At 10:19 AM 1/6/97 -0800, you wrote:
>Ariane,
>My experience has been that larger institutions require an advanced
>degree for most professional positions.  For curatorial, they prefer a
>Ph.D. or an MA (at a minimum).  I still think that there are
>opportunities in smaller musuems--where they are willing to train you.
>
>(My thoughts)
>The industry is changing and the requirements for museum jobs seem be be
>more demanding.  Additionally, there is a new breed of museum
>professional that is knowledgeable in areas other than academia---i.e.,
>fundraising, financials, community, etc.
>
>Regards,
>Jose


I agree.


John Martinson
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College Place, WA

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