Archival Studies Program, School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of British Columbia
2 Country: Canada
3 Full Address
SLAIS-UBC, Main Library, Rm 831, 1956 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA V6T 1Z1
4 Full Address
Same as (3) above.
5 Telephone:
(01)+(604)+(822-2404)
6 Facsimile:
(01)+(604)+(822-6006)
7 E-mail:
slais@interchange.ubc.ca
8 Website:
http://www.slais.ubc.ca
9 Persons Responsible:
For All Programs:
Dr. Ken Haycock
Director, School of Library, Archival and Information Studies
For Archives/Records Programs:
Dr. Luciana Duranti
Chair, Archival Studies Program
For Student Information:
Ms Rita Amezcua
Admissions Secretary
Email of above persons:
ken.haycock@ubc.ca
luciana@interchange.ubc.ca
slaisad@interchange.ubc.ca
10 Further Information:
II. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT PROVIDER & ARCHIVES/RECORDS PROGRAMS OF STUDY
1 Background and general description of archives/ records program:
The two-year Master of Archival Studies program was inaugurated in 1981 and was the first graduate program in archival studies in North America. The program is situated in the School of Library, Archival, and Information Studies and is subject to the academic policies of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. In 1998, the School introduced a three-year joint MAS/MLIS program, which enables students to obtain both a Master of Archival Studies degree and a Master of Library and Information Science degree. Commencing in September 2003, the School will offer a PhD program in Library, Archival and Information Studies.
2 Academic/training year:
Month (start)SeptemberMonth (end) April
Number2 of terms/semesters/sessions containing number 13 of weeks
3 Language(s) of instruction:
English
4 Credentials conferred:
Master of Archival Studies degree
Joint Master of Archival Studies/Master of Library and Information Studies degree
Certificate of Advanced Study
Doctor of Philosophy (commencing in September 2003)
5 Teachers/ instructors in archives/records:
F/T: 3
P/T: 5
6 Student/ teacher ratio:
State number 20 of students for each F/T equivalent teacher
7 Areas of concentration or specialisation featured: if any
Management of electronic records
8 Quality assurance: Is there a quality assurance program such as accreditation or endorsement by professional bodies?
State YES or NO: No.
Details:
III. DETAILS OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS CONFERRING FORMAL ARCHIVES/RECORDS QUALIFICATIONS:
Name of Archives/Records Program of Study
Hours of Instruction
Number of Courses/ Subjects
Delivery Mode & Percentage of Program in Mode
Entry Requirements
Estimate of Annual Cost of Tuition in (US$)
1. Master of Archival Studies
624
16
RES 100%
B.A. (Honours) + language proficiency
Domestic: 1792.00
Foreign: 4714.00
2. Joint Master of Archival Studies/Master of Library and Information Studies
1053
27
RES 100%
B.A. (Honours) + language proficiency
Domestic: 1792.00
Foreign: 4714.00
3. Certificate of Advanced Study
312
8
RES 100%
Master of Archival Studies degree or equivalent + professional experience + language proficiency
Domestic: 1739.00
Foreign: 4714.00
4. Ph.D in Library, Archival and Information Studies (archival stream)