HIST 4870 - Introduction to Archival Studies

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 and any two of the following: HIST 1111, HIST 1112, HIST 1121, HIST 1122, HIST 2111, HIST 2112. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
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.