Archival Studies Certificate at University of Alabama

Programme overview

The College of Communication & Information Sciences at The University of Alabama provides a program of study that leads to an ACHE-recognized Certificate in Archival Studies. This certificate offers a comprehensive grounding in the academic discipline of archival studies, and an understanding of the theory, art, and practice that informs archival work. Students have the opportunity to develop competencies for work with rare books, manuscripts, traditional records, and digital media.

Faculty: College of Communication and Information Sciences | Department: Library Information Studies | Duration: 15 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 15 credit hours. Courses in the listed curriculum include LS 555 Intro Archival Studies, LS 556 Archival Theory & Practice, LS 557 Archival Appraisal, LS 558 Archival Repres., Access & Use.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are accepted from students who possess a graduate degree in an allied discipline or are currently enrolled in a graduate course or a program. In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission an application must include: Three (3) letters of recommendation; for applicants who have been in school in the last 5 years, at least two (2) letters must be academic references. Students who do not meet these requirements, but who excel in other areas, may be considered for "Admission with Permission to Continue." Students pursuing the MLIS should apply for admission to the archival studies concentration. See the Admission Criteria section of this catalog for more information.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (the admissions page lists Spring, and Summer/Fall priority deadlines).

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.ua.edu/

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