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 -----Original Message----- From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of William Denius Sent: 01 December 2009 21:25 To: [log in to unmask] 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] > > ========================================================= > Important Subscriber Information: > > The Museum-L FAQ file is located at > http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed > information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message > to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" > (without the quotes). > > If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to > [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff > Museum-L" (without the quotes). > ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).