Ms. Tucker,

You should check out the Public History Ph.D. program at Middle Tennessee 
State University.  Our Ph.D. is a practice-based program that emphasizes field 
experiences and applied research.  Here is the link:

http://www.mtsu.edu/publichistory/phd/PhD_Program_Home.shtml

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional 
information.

Sincerely,
Dr. Brenden Martin
Director, Public History Program
Museum Studies Professor
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
(615) 898-2643

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>Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:09:50 -0600
>From: Kimberly Tucker <[log in to unmask]>  
>Subject: Ph.D programs in museum studies and public history  
>To: [log in to unmask]
>
>   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]
>    
>   
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