UVA Instructional Technology PhD

[pumpkin78]

I have an MA in History & was going to go on to the PhD but my thesis advisor told me that what I wanted to focus on (Early Modern Britain) was not my strength, and that Public History was where I was much better-- I went away dejected, but applied to the Public History Certificate Program and loved it. I could eat, sleep and breathe Public History.

Finished up the Graduate Certificate program and -ha ha!- found out I was expecting. I've taken off nearly a decade to raise several kids.

I'm eager to get back to learn- I have several other interests along with Public History (my niche was museum education). All along the lines of continuing or adult education.

Can anyone tell me about the UVA program in Instructional Technology I'm a little daunted by the school, I did my BA at a top 50 school, but MA and Cert. at a lesser known regional school (due to husband's job at the time... could not move)

Plus, of course, the fact that I've been out of school & basically reciting the ABCs for 10 years.

I would love to use the degree to

1- selfishly- just to learn (I love school & learning... hence the museum ed. specialty)

2- either work towards changing education policy, continuing education programs, or go back to Museum Ed.

3- or teach & write on the college level

[jrlowkey]

Sorry I can't help on your topic, but in case you didn't already know, UVA is holding an open house for graduate admissions this Friday. If you are in the area or able to get there, you could get info this way.

http://curry.virginia.edu/academics/admissions/grad-open-house

[jrpk]

Sorry so late to this.  May no longer be relevant, but I do know something about the program at UVA.  It's a good program.  I've met a few students, some staff and professors from the program at conferences. Everyone was very nice.  In particular Mable Kinzie is pretty interesting, she's one of the professors there and is very nice.  Also Glenn Bull, another professor, is pretty prominent in the arena.  If you haven't already checked it out, I'd recommend you do.