Angela: If you are interested in staying in the Midwest to Western United States, there are plenty of Museum Studies programs you might consider. The University of Nebraska has a Museum Studies program, and the University of Missouri St. Louis recently established a MA in History with a Museum Studies focus. Would you consider going further west? If so, look into Texas Tech, University of Arizona, University of Denver CO, and University of Colorado, Boulder. Regardless of what program you choose, I'd urge you to select a program that will allow you to gain hands-on experience. For example, if you choose an Anthropology, History, or Historic Preservation program get involved with the local historic museums in your area. An internship at a museum specializing in your specific area of interest (historic archaeology, western expansion, and military history) can make a world of difference. Good luck. Amy Hauser