Master of Archival Studies
Clayton State University
Program Details
The online Master of Archival Studies degree program from Clayton State University will prepare you to be a successful digital archivist who is committed to curating comprehensive, trustworthy collections of records that merit long-term preservation. The curriculum is founded on the guidelines for archival education published by the Society of American Archivists and the Academy of Certified Archivists, and emphasizes:
- The principles of archival science and how archives are distinguished from libraries, museums, and other information professions
- Records and recordkeeping systems and how they are changing in a digital environment
- Knowledge and skills basic to all archival funcitons, including appraisal and selection, arrangement and description, reference and access, preservation and protection, outreach, and management of archival programs
- Legal and ethical obligations
- Technical skills necessary to work with digital materials
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Clayton State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
GRE, Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)