The University of Kansas has a MA program in Museum Studies which allows
you to study anthropology.  You have to take a sampling  of core anthro
classes, so you wouldn't be able to take just archaeology, but at least it
keeps you connected with the field of anthropology.
Jill Brush
alum, Masters of Historical Administratin and Museum Studies program
University of Kansas







On Mon, 16 Nov 1998, Angela Minner wrote:

> Taking the discussion of graduate degrees a step further....
>
> Dear Subscribers,
> I am in the process of gathering information about M.A. programs in museum
> studies, applications to be completed in January/February for the fall 1999
> school year.  I would like to solicit advice on which universities have
> programs which best suit my interests, and which of those available are
> considered the best.
>
> I have a B.A. in anthropology with a concentration in archaeology.  While
> volunteering at a dig, I spent some time in the lab cleaning, sorting and
> identifying artifacts, and piecing together glass from bottles and inkwells.
> This sort of work interested me, believe it or not, more than the digging.  So
> I have decided to pursue a career in museum studies, because I am more
> interested in working with cultural materials than actual excavation.
>
> 1) I am looking for a program cooperative with Historic American and/or Early
> American culture, as opposed to prehistoric.
> 2) I know that wherever I attend grad school, some of the history focus will
> be local, but I don't want to specialize in a particular area of the country.
> 3) My primary interests are in glassware and ceramics, as well as living
> history museums and interpretive museums.  However, I am still exploring.
> Something which interests me greatly is the mid-1800's, especially westward
> American expansion, military life, and urban growth (and the material evidence
> of these).
>
> Are these realistic goals/ interests for a career in museums?  If not, should
> I broaden/ narrow my goals?
> Does anyone know of good programs appropriate to my goals?  I have checked out
> the University of Delaware and George Washington University.  Although my
> education is anthropology-centered, I want to stick with historic artifacts/
> collectibles.  Also, are there any schools in the Midwest?  I hope this
> message is understandable and I apologize for its length.  Please don't
> hesitate to respond, even if it's just to part of my many questions.
> Thank you ever so much,
> Angela
>