Archival Studies, Graduate Certificate
View ChecksheetMinimum Total Hours: 12
Program Code: G021
The graduate certificate is a 12-credit hour (four course) program embedded within the Master of Library and Information Studies. It provides a focused specialization and an indication of expertise in archival theory and practice. It provides a formal indication of training which endorses the abilities and knowledge of the certificate holders.
Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LIS 5343 | Archival Concepts and Traditions | 3 |
| LIS 5563 | Archival Appraisal | 3 |
| Select 6 hours from the list of approved courses maintained in the School of Library and Information Studies. | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
A graduate certificate is not a graduate degree. A graduate degree represents a program of independent inquiry beyond the depth of coursework alone, while a graduate certificate represents a set of courses only.
- All courses must be taken at OU. No transfer credit will apply.
- No course substitutions are permitted for graduate certificates.
- Coursework applied to a graduate certificate cannot be more than five years old as of the semester the graduate certificate is awarded.
- Students must earn a grade point average of 3.00 or higher on all coursework applied to the graduate certificate.