Overview

Learning outcomes

Graduates of the Archival Studies program at Clayton State University will be successful archivists who are committed to curating comprehensive, trustworthy collections of records that merit long-term preservation.
They will be well- grounded in theoretical knowledge and practical skills of archives.

Graduates will understand the impact of the technology on the profession and will have the knowledge and skills to work with information technologists and to manage digital information; and they will know how to work in a rapidly changing environment, finding innovative solutions to the challenges of digital archives.

The curriculum is founded on the guidelines for archival education published by the Society of American Archivists and the Academy of Certified Archivists Role Delineation Statements.

Through courses incorporating archival principle, technology, and practical experience, students will be able to:

Understand the principles of archival science and how archives are distinguished from libraries, museums, and other information professions;
Understand records and record keeping systems and how they are changing in a digital environment;
Acquire the knowledge and skills basic to all archival functions, including appraisal and selection, arrangement and description, reference and access, preservation and protection, outreach, and management of archival programs;
Understand the role records play in a diverse and changing society.
Understand the archival profession's legal and ethical obligations; and
Master the technical skills necessary to work with digital materials.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Archives, Records and Tech
Archives and the Web
Preservation, Archival Records
Reference, Access and Outreach
Digital Curation, Preservation
Digital Preservation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Morrow, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Online Application and $50 non-refundable application fee.
Official transcript from the degree-granting institution.
Any supporting documentation required by specific graduate programs. Go to the School of Graduate Studies Programs page.
Official scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), if required by graduate program of interest.

Applicants requiring an F-1 visa to enter the United States must complete and submit the following:

Financial Verification form providing proof that adequate funds are available for educational and living expenses
Copy of passport
Transfer Clearance Form, if currently attending another institution in the US on F-1 visa

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9672 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9408 USD / year

≈ 9408 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

2460 USD / year

≈ 2460 USD / year

Living costs

Morrow

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Living costs

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