Hello,
I would really think hard before you decide to get another degree in
history.  I have an MA and have worked for two years in a museum, with about
six years total of experience.  I want to be a curator, but have had
absolutely no luck.  I strongly believe that most museums do not want to
hire people fresh out of graduate school, even if they have a lot of
experience.  I love history and museums, but if I had to do it over again I
would not choose to be a Public Historian.  I would check your area to see
if you think that you could get a history job.  I really hope that you do
not become disgruntled and meet your goals.
Good Luck
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jenifer Wetterau [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 12:45 PM
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> Subject:      Graduate degrees
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> I am hoping to get some advice from any of the museum
> professionals on the list. I graduated a few years ago
> with a BA in Art History, and had an invaluable
> experience working with the registrar of an art museum
> while obtaining the degree. I know I would like to work
> in a curatorial or registrarial position. Since
> graduating, I have had no luck finding either an
> internship or a job in a museum. I am finding it
> necessary to go back to school and want to make the
> best decision regarding which type of program to
> pursue. When hiring, do you consider a Museum Studies
> Certificate sufficient, or is it necessary to obtain an
> MA in Museum Studies or in Art History? I wish to make
> the most practical use of my time (and tuition!) but,
> more importantly, I do not want to find myself in the
> same position when I graduate. Any suggestions would be
> very much appreciated.
>
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