The Certificate in Archives provides hands-on, graduate-level training in the field, but does not qualify as an MA in history. The Certificate prepares students for careers as archivists and information managers of traditional, paper-based records as well as digital media. Students will discover the variety of skills necessary to work as an archivist in the digital era. Students may choose to specialize in one area including, but not limited to, archival processing, collection development, electronic records, or access and research services. The Certificate in Archives is open only to those who have already earned, or are in the process of earning, a graduate degree in History or a related discipline. The Certificate supplements a related graduate degree for those interested in beginning a career as an archivist.