I agree with Megan; a certificate is not a substitute. If you're planning on the PhD, your best option would be to find a program that has the MA/PhD combined which typically takes less time than doing each separately and is also less overall work. It could also save you a ton of money. Jamie On Jul 28, 2011 2:09 PM, "Megan Keener" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Melanie, A graduate certificate is not a substitute for a masters degree. The certificate can only be acquired if one already has a masters or is currently enrolled in a masters program. For example, I am currently enrolled in an anthropology masters program as well as completing a graduate certificate in Museum Studies. Megan ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:46:49 -0700 From: [log in to unmask] Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Graduate Certificate accepted as a sustitute for Masters Degree? To: [log in to unmask] Hey everyone, I am about to graduate with a B.A. in Anthropology and I'm looking towards what I'... ________________________________ To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link... ========================================================= 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).