Bank Street

[artlove]

Can anyone give me opinions/feedback on Bank Street's Museum Education programs? Not the teacher's certification, just the MS in Museum Education. It sounds like a strong program, and I wonder why I never hear more about it. Apparently it's well respected in New York and around, but as a west coaster I hear very little about it and would like to know more about its general reputation outside of the tri-state area. I don't even really see that much mention about it here on grad cafe... hmm.

Much thanks in advance!

[OnceAndFutureGrad]

Honestly? I'm interested in museum studies, I live in New Jersey and went to school in Connecticut, and I've never heard of it. Sorry. A MS sounds cool, though. Is there conservation training involved?

[once]

Honestly? I'm interested in museum studies, I live in New Jersey and went to school in Connecticut, and I've never heard of it. Sorry. A MS sounds cool, though. Is there conservation training involved?

Same, I'm also from the NY/NJ area and I've never heard of it. I hope someone else can chime in and give you some information.

[GreenePony]

To be honest, I haven't heard much about it. I went to a member of AAM's professional development committee when making my list of schools and he didn't mention it (but at the same time I wasn't really looking at ed, I've been bitten too many times working with school groups - literally). The description on http://perceval.bio.nau.edu/downloads/acumg/museumstudiesprograms.pdf seems like they have a good curriculum but the lack of solid numbers annoys me a bit.

I grew up in PA so that would explain why I haven't heard of it, if we talked about MST programs in New York it was Cooperstown.

[runaway]

I've done internships in museum education and Bank Street has always been highly respected by my supervisors. My experience is in New York City, but I think that any museum education department would think well of a Bank Street degree. It's a very specific program, though, so a broader MA in art history or museum studies with good museum education internships might be a better way to make you eligible for a wider variety of jobs....

[artlove]

Thanks for the feedback. I've been thinking the same thing, that it may be too narrow a degree. Coupled with the fact it doesn't seem incredibly reputable/well-connected outside the NY area, I may forgo applying for now..