Dear Anne Nagrant,

Thank you for responding to my message! I was thinking that the experience
would be more important but I wasn't sure. So do you think that a Ph.D isn't
necessary as long as I have my masters and work experience?

Thank you,
Kimberly Tucker


On 12/1/09, Anne M. Nagrant <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>  Yes, get experience in the field and then get a PhD, if ever. In addition
> to making you more hire-able, more job experience would help you confirm
> your specialization.
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> Anne Nagrant, Public Programs
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> *From:* Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On
> Behalf Of *Kimberly Tucker
> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 01, 2009 4:10 PM
> *To:* [log in to unmask]
> *Subject:* [MUSEUM-L] Ph.D programs in museum studies and public history
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> 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
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