Hi there

I did my PhD on a part-time basis, while simultaneously working part
time jobs within the museums and heritage sector. It was tough going,
but unlike many of my full time PhD student colleagues, who now work as
schoolteachers or even secretaries, I was able to get a full time
relevant job straight away when I finished. I'm convinced this was
because my CV reflected both academic and professional experience.

If you are considering going to Europe to study, I'd recommend the
International Centre for Cultural and Heritage Studies at Newcastle
University (UK), where I studied, University College London, or Museion
at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, which teaches its courses in
English. There is also some interesting research going on at the moment
into public history at Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent (UK).
If you are interested message me off-list and I can provide you with
some contacts details.

Best wishes

Suzie Thomas

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Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Ph.D programs in museum studies and public
history

Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee has a
Ph.D. program in public history.  I got my Master's in public history
there, and it's not very far from Tuscaloosa. :)

William Denius

On 12/1/09, Kimberly Tucker <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> I am currently a Master's student in History at the University of
Alabama. I
> will be graduating in May, and plan on getting my Ph.D. in Public
History
> with an emphasis in Museum Studies. I was wondering if anyone had any
advice
> on the best progams to apply to. I was also wondering if anyone could
give
> me any advice on pursuing this career path. I have already interned at
the
> State Department of Archives and History, but would it be best for me
to get
> experience in the field and then get my Ph.D? I would greatly
appreciate any
> advice ya'll have for me! Thank you so much for your time and help!
>
> Thank you,
> Kimberly Tucker
> University of Alabama
> Master Student in History
> [log in to unmask]
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