<p>my daughter will graduate in june of 09 from dartmouth college with a double major in art history and physics. she wants to pursue a ph.d. but has not yet decided which field she should pursue. can anyone think of a graduate level program or field in which one could combine these two fields or of an existing graduate program that these two fields would lead to. please also feel free to comment on the employment prospects for art history or physics students who achieve a ph.d.. please also recommend good graduate programs in art history and physics.</p>
<p>please give me some information.</p>
<p>Wow, that’s different. She must have quite a range of talents.</p>
<p>Two ideas that occur to me:
- art restoration/conservation. I remember noticing a program that I think might have been jointly run at UCLA/Ghetty museum and thinking that it involved an interesting blend of art, art history, and science.
- history of science. If she likes history, and is not a hands-on scientist, this might be an interesting line to pursue.</p>
<p>But it seems to me her profs and/or advisors would be the ones who could come up with some ideas for her, especially at a place known for as much individual attention as Dartmouth.</p>
<p>usrdad- If I may make a suggestion, let your daughter take a year or two off before applying to grad schools if she isn’t sure what field to pursue. To do well in the application process, she’ll need to have a good idea what she wants to do with her degree.
Also, grad school is no fun if you aren’t really sure you have found your “calling.” Encourage her to give it time.</p>
<p>I second A.S.A.P.'s suggestion. My D worked for three years before applying to grad school. She grew up a lot on the job, and re-entered school much surer of her life’s path.</p>