Museums and Archives Studies, Certificate

Certificate in Museums and Archives Studies (140001C)

This certificate program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to obtain a working knowledge of the theory and practice of work in museums and archives. Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to apply the basic skills of the preservation, conservation, presentation and interpretation of archival materials and museum objects.

Program Contact
Dr. Jodi Kearns
Director of the Institute for Human Science & Culture
330-972-7952
jkearns@uakron.edu


 

The following information has official approval of The Office of the Provost, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this certificate is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.

The following courses constitute a “Certificate in Museums and Archives Studies” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the certificate to be noted on the student’s record.

Summary

Core Courses9
Electives9
Total Hours18

Core Courses

IHSC 301Foundations of Museums and Archives I3
IHSC 302Foundations of Museums and Archives II3
Choose one of the following courses for at least 3 credits: 13
Practical Experience in Museums and Archives
Anthropological Research
Internship in English
Internship in History
Field Experience in Psychology
Independent Reading/Research in Psychology
Independent Study
Service Learning in Art
Art Internship/Professional Experience

Electives

Complete 9 credits from the following courses:9
Curating Exhibits and Displays in Museums and Archives
Historical Archaeology
Archaeology of Ohio
Indians of North America
Introduction to Anthropological Data
Archaeological Laboratory Methods
Critical Reading & Writing
Professional Writing I
Professional Writing II
Seminar in English 2
The Ancient Near East
Historical Methods
Ohio History
Museums and Archives
History, Communities, and Memory
Science and Technology in World History
Cognitive Processes
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
History of Psychology
Introduction to Education
Pre-Kindergarten Participation I
Introduction to Exceptionalities
Digital Media
History of Photography
Special Topics: History of Art
Museology
Intercultural Communication
History of Ballet
1

Students should consult with an advisor to determine which course should be taken.

2

Topic must be Digital Projects in the Archives.