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
Code | Title | Hours |
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Core Courses | 9 | |
Electives | 9 | |
Total Hours | 18 |
Core Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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IHSC 301 | Foundations of Museums and Archives I | 3 |
IHSC 302 | Foundations of Museums and Archives II | 3 |
Choose one of the following courses for at least 3 credits: 1 | 3 | |
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
Code | Title | Hours |
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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.