This certificate is intended for students who wish to develop advanced proficiency in history and its application to archives and archival research. The Certificate can be earned as a stand-alone Certificate or lead to enrollment in the M.A. in History and Archives program. 

Students who already hold an undergraduate degree in history or related field may earn a certificate in History and Archives by completing four courses (total of 17 credits) chosen among HIST-651 Intro: Hist & Archive Studies, HIST-652 Archival Methods & Administrat, and different sections of HIST-650 Grad Topics in Hist and Archiv.  HIST-650 Grad Topics in Hist and Archiv may be repeated up to four times as topics vary. 

Students who have completed 74 undergraduate credits may apply for admission to the Graduate Certificate Program. During their senior year admitted students will take two different sections of HIST-650 Grad Topics in Hist and Archiv. These courses will count toward both their BA degree and the Graduate Certificate. The following year, students will complete two more courses chosen among HIST-650 Grad Topics in Hist and Archiv, HIST-651 Intro: Hist & Archive Studies, and HIST-652 Archival Methods & Administrat. HIST-650 Grad Topics in Hist and Archiv may be repeated up to four times as topics vary. 

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Certificate Requirements (16-17 credits)
Complete 4 courses chosen among:		16-17
HIST-651	Intro: Hist & Archive Studies
HIST-652	Archival Methods & Administrat (5 credits)
And different sections of:
HIST-650	Grad Topics in Hist and Archiv
Total Credits		16-17