Leicester University in England grants a PhD in Museum Studies.  I know, I
have one ... and so does our conservator!

At 11:09 AM 4/2/98 -0500, you wrote:
>The George Washington Univeristy and New York University offer
>post-graduate certificates in Museum Studies for people who already
>have a M.A.  The programs are usually one year.  I've never heard of a
>PhD program in Museum Studies, at least in the United States.
>
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>>>> Jodi Renee Gronborg <[log in to unmask]> 04/02/98 09:51am
>>>>
>All of the degree programs I've come across are M.A. programs.  I,
>however,
>decided to enter the museum field after I already had an M.A. and am
>wondering what Ph.D. programs might be available.  I am interested in all
>aspects of the museum field dealing with understanding and improving
>the
>visitor's experience - which can fall into any of what I refer to as the
>three Es: Education, Evaluation research, and Exhibit development.  What
>programs are out there and which ones will be the most useful in my
>career?
>Thank you in advance for your insights!
>
Carol E Mayer
Curator

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