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Total Credit Hours
15
Cost Per Credit Hour
$485
Students pursuing careers as archivists and records managers need formal credentials to set themselves apart in an increasingly competitive job market. The Online Graduate Certificate in Archival Studies (CARST) at LSU Online provides students the core knowledge to advance in the archival studies field. With a curriculum structured around the Society of American Archivists Guidelines for a Graduate Program in Archival Studies, students are well-equipped to compete for positions in a range of institutions possessing archival collections. The online CARST can be taken as a post-master’s certificate or as part of a student’s graduate degree. Students that complete the certificate program are eligible to take the Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA) Certification Exam for full or provisional certification.
Total Credit Hours
15
Cost Per Credit Hour
$485
We offer a variety of ways to help you pay for your degree including financial aid, scholarships, employer tuition reimbursement, and veteran’s education benefits.
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Complete the degree 100% online and on your time while balancing work, family and other responsibilities.
LSU’s professors are recognized as leaders in their fields, ensuring that the online experience is as rewarding as that of an on-campus classroom.
Total credit hours per program: 15 credit hours
Cost per credit hour: $485
Total cost with fees: $7,275
Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Exact fees may vary by program. Please consult an Enrollment Concierge for the final program cost.
Core courses:
Complete one of the following:
Complete two of the following electives:
Admission to the CARST program requires a previous graduate degree or students may be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program. Students are admitted to the program six times a year.
All application materials must be received by the application deadline. All students must apply through and be admitted by the Graduate School. In addition to materials required by the Graduate School, the following materials are required for all students applying to SLIS:
The Graduate School's criteria for unconditional and probationary admission are shown below.
Unconditional Admission:
Probationary Admission:
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