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Certificate of Advanced Study in Archives and Records Administration

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers a Certificate of Advanced Study in Archives and Records Administration, an online post-graduate program designed for individuals who already hold a master's degree. This program provides an opportunity to develop high-level skills in archival studies, updating knowledge in core areas of records administration and potentially redirecting career paths.

Program Details

• Start Dates: Fall, Spring, or Summer
• Cost per Credit: $800 (Total Cost: $12,000*)
• Credit Hours: 15 *Total cost will vary based on the number of credits transferred into UWM.

Program Type and Format

• The program is a Certificate of Advanced Study (Post-Graduate).
• Program Format: Online

Why Study Archives and Records Administration at UWM?

• Work closely with the program coordinator to design a course path that aligns with your interests.
• Learn from experienced professionals and researchers in the field of archives and records administration.
• Gain advanced skills in areas such as arrangement and description, archival outreach, preservation, and appraisal.
• Enhance your qualifications for leadership roles in archives, libraries, and records management.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the online archives and records administration certificate program, you must:

• Hold a master's degree in library and information science or a closely related field, like computer science, educational technology, or history, with a minimum 2.75 GPA.

Program Requirements

To earn an archives and records administration certificate, you must:

• Complete 15 credits of coursework, with a minimum of 12 credits taken in the School of Information Studies. You have the option to take up to 3 credits in another UWM school or department with prior approval.
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the program.
• Complete the program within three years from the date of admission.
• No thesis is required, but you may obtain up to 6 credits in an independent study, which is included as a part of the total approved program.

Courses

Through the selection of online archives and records administration courses, you'll gain a foundation in essential archival principles and practices. Courses include:

• Introduction Course:
  • INFOST 650G: An Introduction to Modern Archives Administration
• Foundation Courses:
  • INFOST 750: Arrangement and Description in Archives
  • INFOST 752: Archival Outreach: Programs and Services
  • INFOST 753: Preserving Information Media
  • INFOST 855: Advanced Appraisal
• Elective Courses:
  • INFOST 640G: Information Literacy Instruction
  • INFOST 655: Information and Records Management
  • INFOST 656: Electronic Documents and Records Management
  • INFOST 682: Digital Libraries
  • INFOST 691: Special Topics in Information Science
  • INFOST 714: Metadata
  • INFOST 758: Technology Issues in Archives
  • INFOST 759: Fieldwork in Archives and Manuscripts
  • INFOST 850: Seminar in Modern Archives Administration
  • INFOST 891: Advanced Topics in Library and Information Science
  • INFOST 999: Independent Research

Career Opportunities

Graduates with an archives and records administration certificate are well-prepared to oversee the collection, preservation, and organization of important records, whether in traditional or digital formats. Potential career paths include leadership positions in:

• Academic libraries and special collections
• Consulting firms specializing in information management
• Corporate archives
• Digital preservation initiatives
• Government archives
• Museums and cultural institutions
• Records management departments

Related Programs

• Master of Library & Information Studies: Archives Concentration