Museum and Archival Studies Undergraduate Certificate

The goal of the Museum and Archival Studies Certificate is to prepare students for careers as archivist assistants, museum technicians, conservators, and other related fields. The certificate program is designed for students interested in cultivating skills in museum operations, visitor engagement and education, collections and exhibitions work, marketing, and other areas related to archives and museums. Obtaining this certificate can help students enhance their resume and prepares them for a range of employment opportunities after graduation. Select courses offered within the Bachelor of Library and Information Science degree can be counted towards this certificate.

Availability: Online 100% (select electives on campus in Hattiesburg)

Admission Requirements: See University Certificate Admissions   

Academic Policies and Requirements for Certificates:

• See University Academic Policies for Certificates    
• Students must receive no lower than a “C” and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in the certificate courses.

Hours to Certificate: 15 hours

All BLIS students in the certificate program are required to do their LIS 489 - Capstone Experience  in a museum or archival setting. Non-LIS students as well as students pursuing the Certificate as a standalone credential are required to do a practicum in a museum or archival setting.