Beth Morris:

Looking at your address, I see you're at the University of Michigan.  I
happen to be a UM grad myself and I also currently happen to be in the GW
Museum Education Program that you mentioned.  Reply to me off-list--I'd
like to find out where you're coming from and where you envision going.
I'll be happy to share both the pains and joys of museum work that
have led me to this program.  (email address listed in sig file below)

Go blue!  (Couldn't resist!)
--Missi

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On Sun, 8 Oct 1995, Elizabeth Morris wrote:

> I think I'm interested in making my career in museum education.  I know
> the pay is low, the full-time positions few, and that most folks who have
> jobs in this field began as volunteers at their museums.
>
> I'm curious, however, on what type of graduate program other folks have
> done, or would recommend for someone like me.  I would like to end up
> working in a history museum, and also working on Web projects.
>
> I know George Washington University has a degree for a Master of Arts in
> Teaching, Museum Education.  I guess my dilemma is, what are the advantages
> for me to go through such a program, versus entering the field by continuing t
o
> work part-time and volunteering, until a full-time position became
> available?  Thanks for your responses! -Beth Morris
>