If she’s are already working in a museum (even part time), I would recommend the University of Leicester (UK) distance program, but it’s not really for someone who wants to join the
field - rather for those already in it.
I will offer this caveat and I would be irresponsible if I didn’t. There is now a proliferation of Museum Studies programs being pushed by various universities. There are limited
museum jobs that are available. Have her do the research on the job market before entering a full-time graduate program. Don’t make the mistake that the librarians and archivists have made by trying to enter a field that is already over-crowded. They are
facing a field where there are dozens (if not hundreds) of applicants for each full-time job. That said, if she’s still game – it’s a great career!
Greg
Gregory A. Jackson, CA
Archives & Special Collections
Bryn Athyn Historic Landmark District
Glencairn Museum
www.glencairnmuseum.org
267.502.2421
On Sep 24, 2014, at 12:08 PM, Beverly Lyles <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
I know this is a little off the subject of this listserv but I'm needing your help. A few months back there was discussion as to whether a person should go for a museum certificate or a degree so I thought I could use that as a jump-off
point for my question.
My daughter is trying to find a grad school that has a good museum studies program. Can anyone provide either some good schools that you know of or a place where she can find a list of schools. You can contact me off list as I'm not
sure this is something everyone really cares about.
Thanks for whatever info you can provide.
Bev
Dir. of Advancement Services
Southern Nazarene University
6729 N.W. 39th Expressway
Bethany, OK 73008
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