It's never a waste (if you can afford it and take the time) to get a
master's degree.  As a liberal arts fuddy-duddy, I always suggest a master's
degree in a discipline of greater intellectual substance than one in museum
studies.

I often wonder how long it will take for such outstanding institutions as
Chadwick University to offer a master's in museum studies.  Chadwick is one
of the leaders in "distance learning," i.e., degrees available by mail
without any class attendance requirement.
-----Original Message-----
From: Polly Cegielski <[log in to unmask]>
Newsgroups: bit.listserv.museum-l
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, August 04, 1998 10:22 AM
Subject: Re: ma programs in museum studies


>I am also seeking information on schools offering MA's in museum studies
and
>which ones are considered the forerunners in this area.  I have been
>following the 'value of an M.A.' topic fairly closely and I have to admit
it
>has greatly dampened my desire to pursue this degree.  I also wonder about
>the cost of this degree, is it worth spending $32k (University of Denver)
as
>opposed to approximately $10-12k (U of Texas, Lubbock)  when you are only
>going to be making a salary in the $20-23k range?  Or is this completely
>dependent upon what you choose to specialize in?  And Ms. Graff's question
is
>somewhat disturbing, although I myself have not found any programs that
>require a previous master's to enroll. Is this common?  I would appreciate
>any and all information on colleges, degrees and what is the most
marketable
>in the feild.  Thank you very much. (Feel free to contact me at
>[log in to unmask])
>
>Sincerely,
>
>P.Cegielski
>
>Rebecca Graff wrote:
>
>> Dear Museum-L subscribers,
>>
>> I am trying to find out information about MA programs in museum studies,
>> especially ones that focus on anthropological collections.  It seems that
>> many programs require either a completed MA in another discipline, or
>> enrollment in another field.  I've contacted some schools but many
>> departments are unavailable for the summer.   I'm a senior right now, any
>> suggestions?  Thanks.
>>
>> Rebecca Graff
>> U.C. Berkeley