Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Archival Studies
Program Description
The Certificate in Archival Studies seeks to provide students who currently have an undergraduate degree or above in any field, with basic knowledge of archival theory and practice. This certificate can enhance an individual’s credentials for working with archival materials in all careers that require working with records. The Certificate in Archival Studies will consist of four courses (12 credit hours) that cover the basic archival principles, practices and methods in both analog and digital archives.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Understand and apply basic principles of archival practice and records management and the ethical principles of the profession
- Understand and apply outreach and management principles in archives
- Understand the basic principles and preservation of both analog and digital archives
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
Students are required to take two of the following core courses for a total of 6 credit hours. | ||
| ARST 5000 | Princ. & Practices in Records | 3 |
| ARST 5100 | Archives, Records and Tech | 3 |
| ARST 5300 | Digital Preservation | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 | |
Students will take two of the following elective courses for a total of 6 credit hours. | ||
| ARST 5110 | Archives and the Web | 3 |
| ARST 6610 | Law, Ethics and Records | 3 |
| ARST 6800 | Research Methods | 3 |
| ARST 5250 | Digital Curation, Preservation | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Total Program Hours | 12 | |
Department website: Department of Archives and Information Studies