Certificate of Advanced Study - Archives & Records Administration
General Curriculum
There is no list of required courses for the
CAS. In addition to the courses listed below, the
School of Information Studies itself offers the opportunity
for independent
research for credit and fieldwork for credit.
In order to help CAS students be aware of other
useful courses, the School maintains a list of
other useful courses from other
UWM graduate programs such as Administrative Leadership,
Anthropology, Business Administration, Computer
Science, Curriculum and Instruction, Geography,
History, Music, Political Science, Urban Affairs,
and Urban Planning.
Recommended Archives and Records Administration Curriculum
Many professionals who work in or manage archival programs received little or no formal graduate-level education in archives and records administration prior to the beginning of their careers. A large number of those who did receive such education were enrolled during a time when the archival sequence consisted of little more than an introductory course, a seminar, and a fieldwork experience. There were no core courses in functional areas as there are for students in a mainstream library and information science program. In addition to the general shortage of coursework, the rapid changes in information and preservation technology as well as ethical and legal issues have made it difficult for working professionals to stay abreast of the latest developments and trends.
The following courses are designed to help bridge this gap and are recommended for consideration by those enrolled in the Archives and Records Administration CAS:
| SOIS 650 |
An Introduction to Modern Archives Administration. 3 cr. An introduction to the archives profession, archives administration, main uses of primary sources in academic research, and archival issues regarding the Internet and other technologies.
Strongly recommended for those with no formal graduate-level education in archives and records administration. |
online/onsite |
| SOIS 655 |
Information and Records Management: 3 cr. Principles and practices of information and records management: organizational information needs, retention, schedules, vital records protection, micrographics, records centers and records management policy.
Recommended for those with no graduate-level education in records management |
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| SOIS 656 |
Electronic Document and Records Management. 3 cr. The course addresses concepts relating to retention and preservation of electronic records. Addresses legal issues, records management technique and systems implementation. |
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| SOIS 735 |
The Academic Library. 3 cr. Administration of the college and university library, including a study of budgets, personnel, building and collections requirements, and cooperative programs. |
online/onsite |
| SOIS 750 |
Arrangement and Description in Archives. 3 cr. Development of the intellectual framework and critical evaluation skills necessary for the arrangement and description of archival collections. |
online/onsite |
| SOIS 752 |
Archival Outreach: Programs and Services. 3 cr. An introduction to archival outreach and reference services for sustaining an archival program committed to public service. |
online/onsite |
| SOIS 753 |
Preserving Information Media. 3 cr. Preserving Information Media examines all aspects of archival preservation of multiple media formats. Includes discussions of preservation practice, policy and programming in an archives. |
online/onsite |
| SOIS 758 |
Seminar in Modern Archives Administration. 3 cr. In-depth exploration of several aspects of archival work through extensive readings, discussions, practical exercises and a major seminar paper. |
online/onsite |
| SOIS 759 |
Fieldwork in Archives and Manuscripts. 1-3 cr. Field experience of 50 to 150 hours in an archives or manuscript repository under faculty and field supervisor guidance. Student must also complete a supervised field project. |
online/onsite |
| SOIS 832 |
Government Information Sources and Services. 3 cr. Availability, selection, and use of federal, state, and local documents; international organization documents; or documents of selected foreign governments. |
online/onsite |
| SOIS 861 |
Seminar in Intellectual Freedom. 3 cr. Principles and practices of intellectual freedom, as related to the information professions. Emphasizes, but is not limited to, current issues in the United States. |
online/onsite |
| SOIS 862 |
Legal Issues for Library and Information Managers. 3 cr. Legal issues arising in various library settings, including access rights, privacy and confidentiality, copyright, intellectual freedom and information liability and malpractice. |
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| SOIS 891 |
Technology Issues in Archives. 3 cr. This course explores contemporary technology issues facing archivists, addressing the uses of technology in archives collection management, arrangement and description, reference, digitization, and electronic records. |
online/onsite |
| SOIS 891 |
Appraisal and Collection Development for Archives and Manuscripts. 3 cr. This class examines the function of collection development in an archives through an introduction to the theoretical framework of appraisal and practical experiences in selection. |
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| SOIS 999 |
Independent Research. 1-3 cr. In-depth research under faculty guidance, on a special aspect of library and information services. |
online/onsite |
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