HIST 4870 - Introduction to Archival Studies

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 ENGL 1102 and select 2 courses from the following: HIST 1111 HIST 1112 HIST 1121 HIST 1122 HIST 2111 HIST 2112 one course must be either (HIST 2111 or HIST 2112)
This course is an introduction to archival studies. Topics covered include archival theory, principles and practices; acquisition and management of archival records and collections; the processing, arrangement, cataloging, and preservation of manuscripts and records; digitization of archival materials; support for researchers and public access of archives; and legal and ethical challenges associated with the archival profession. This course includes a practicum experience requiring students to process a small manuscript collection and write a finding aid.