Directory of Archival Education and Training Institution ica/sae august 8, 2002 Presented by feng huiling & wang jian

University of British Columbia

I. EDUCATIONAL PROVIDER INFORMATION

1 Institution/ Organisation	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:	[e-mail]
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:	[e-mail]	[e-mail]	[e-mail]
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) September Month (end) April Number 2 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)	351 + dissertation	4 six-credit courses + 1 three-credit course + dissertation	RES 100%	Master of Archival Studies or equivalent + language proficiency	Domestic: 1739.00 Foreign: 4714.00

IV. DETAILS OF TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES IN ARCHIVES/RECORDS

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Further Comments / Explanation:

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