History and Archives, Graduate Certificate
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 to History and Archive Studies, HIST-652 Archival Methods and Administration, and different sections of HIST-650 Graduate Topics in History and Archives. HIST-650 Graduate Topics in History and Archives 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 Graduate Topics in History and Archives. 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 Graduate Topics in History and Archives, HIST-651 Intro to History and Archive Studies, and HIST-652 Archival Methods and Administration. HIST-650 Graduate Topics in History and Archives may be repeated up to four times as topics vary.