Dear Mary,

Since I have taught the "Museum as Learning Environment" course for the past several years, it's possible that we have met. I don't recall. In any case, as a previous adjunct faculty member and GWU museum education program alum, I am wondering if I might be able to audit this series of courses referenced in your email. I recently took a position to oversee a 15 acre historic site outside of Denver with a collection of about 35,000 artifacts. The content of the courses is what I'm interested in. Although a certificate would be wonderful, I don't think it is realistic for me to devote the time necessary for me to take the courses for credit. It would just be helpful to know more about best practices in the handling and management of collections as our site determines whether AAM accreditation is something we are ready to pursue.

Thanks very much for your consideration!
Betsy Bowers
GWU MEP 2003 

On Tue, Jul 25, 2017 at 1:48 PM, Mary Coughlin <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

The George Washington University’s Distance Education Graduate Certificate Program in Museum Collections Management and Care is  accepting applications for the incoming fall class until August 1, 2017. 


The graduate certificate consists of 4 classes in legal and ethical issues, collections management, and preventive conservation.   The certificate is earned completely online and there is never a time that you are required to login for a class so you work when it suits you!


The classes are taught by faculty with extensive experience at the Smithsonian Institution, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Department of State.   There are also guest lectures from leaders in the field on topics such as fire protection, integrated pest management and digitization.


For more information:


Mary Coughlin
Assistant Professor
Director of Distance Education
Museum Studies Program
The George Washington University
202-994-9936
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http://ccas.gwu.edu/museum 

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