Archivists and cultural heritage professionals help institutions, communities, corporations and other entities develop and maintain archival systems, resources and services, promote a better understanding of the past, and develop a new perspective of the present. This certificate provides a solid foundation in archival theory and offers students the opportunity to engage in a high level of archival fieldwork. Past projects have seen students working side-by-side with professional archivists in community archives, historical societies, corporations, and other institutions.
Certificate Requirements and Curriculum
The certificate is offered for students currently pursuing an MLIS, MSIM, or MPS at the School of Information Studies (SOIS) or to returning students who want to add the specialization to a completed post-graduate degree. Candidates work in collaboration with a faculty advisor to shape a plan of study. Certificate completion requires 15 graduate credit hours. Students may combine this certificate with other coursework toward the completion of the Master of Professional Studies.
Fieldwork Experiences
This certificate offers students the opportunity to engage in a high level of archival fieldwork. Past projects have seen students working side-by-side with professional archivists in community archives, historical societies, corporations and other institutions.
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Archives and Cultural Heritage Careers
Accreditation
The Certificate in Archives and Cultural Heritage Resources and Services is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of the American Library Association (ALA). On January 20, 2023, ALA's Committee on Accreditation voted to continue the Dominican MLIS's full accreditation status for another seven-year term. The next comprehensive review will take place in 2029. View the 2022 MLIS program presentation (pdf opens in a new window).
Chicago's Only iSchool
Dominican University is also a member of the iSchools consortium, dedicated to advancing the information field. As Chicago’s only iSchool, Dominican’s School of Information Studies has long been a presence on Chicago’s higher education landscape, first offering library science programs in the 1930s. See what sets us apart.