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Last updatedName of Institution StateCityWebsiteDegree(s)Total creditsContact Name and TitleMailing addressPhone numberEmailOther notesLibrary program?History program?Archives concentration?Concentration notesALA accreditation?
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Dominican UniversityIllinoisRiver Foresthttp://gslis.dom.edu/MLIS; MLIS/MA in Public History with Loyola University; MA of Professional Studies; PhD36Kate Marek, Dean and Professor7900 West Division St., River Forest, IL 60305708-524-6648kmarek@dom.eduYesYesYesCertificate in Archives and Cultural Heritage Resources and ServicesYes
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Eastern Illinois UniversityIllinoisCharlestonhttp://www.eiu.edu/ha/MA in Historical Administration37-43Dr. Terry A. Barnhart, Graduate Coordinator and Professor600 Lincoln Ave., Charleston, IL 61920217-581-6380tabarnhart@eiu.eduNoYesNoOne course in Archival MethodsNo
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Loyola University ChicagoIllinoisChicagohttp://www.luc.edu/history/graduate/public_history.shtmlMA-Public History; MA-PH/MLIS with Dominican University33Dr. Elizabeth Fraterrigo, Public History Program DirectorDepartment of History, Loyola University Chicago, Crown Center, 5th Floor, 1032 W. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60660-1537773-508-2231efrater@luc.eduJoint masters program in Public History and Library and Information Science with Dominican University; 54 credit hours, 24 in Loyola's History Department (12 of these in specified public history courses), 30 at Dominican University.YesYesNo
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Northern Illinois UniversityIllinoisDeKalbhttp://www.niu.edu/history/graduate/programinfo/maha.shtmlMA-Public History; MA-PH/MLIS with Dominican University36Sean Farrell, Director of Graduate StudiesDepartment of History, Northern Illinois University, Zulauf Hall 715, DeKalb, IL 60115-2854815-753-6820sfarrel1@niu.eduNoYesNoNo archives courses listed--most of the public history concentration course are museum-specific, but the required internship could be with an archives.No
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University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignIllinoisChampaignhttps://ischool.illinois.edu/degrees-programs/graduate/ms-library-and-information-scienceMSLIS; PhD; MSLIS/MA in History; MSLIS/MA in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies; MSLIS/MA in African Studies40Maria Bonn, Associate Professor, MSLIS and CAS Program Director501 E. Daniel Street, MC-493, Champaign, IL 61820-6211217-333-3280ischool@illinois.eduYesYesYesArchives and Special Collections pathwayYes
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September 2025Indiana UniversityIndianaBloomingtonhttps://ils.indiana.edu/MLS; MIS; PhD; MIS/MLS; MIS/MA; MIS/MPA; MLS/MA; MLS/MPA; MLS/JD36Noriko Hara, Chair, Information and Library ScienceLuddy Hall 2999C
700 N. Woodlawn Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47408		812-856-5754luddy@iu.eduYesYesYesArchives and Records Management specialization; Rare Books and Manuscripts specialization; Digital Content, Curation, and Collections specializationYes
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September 2025Indiana University IndianapolisIndianaIndianapolishttps://luddy.indianapolis.iu.edu/degrees/masters/mlis/MLIS; MLIS/MA; MLIS/JD; PhD 39Andrea Copeland, Chair, Library and Information Science535 W. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202		317-278-4636LuddyIN@iu.eduMLIS program is 100% online and assynchronous; internship required for Archives Management specialization (waiver possible for studetns with archives employment experience)YesYesYesArchives Management specialization; Digital Curation specializationYes
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University of IowaIowaIowa Cityhttps://slis.uiowa.edu/MLIS; MLIS w/Certificate in Special Collections Librarianship & Archives36; MA/Certificate combined 54 credit hours3087 Main Library, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242-1420319-335-5707slis@uiowa.eduThe joint MA/Certificate enables students to earn a master's degree in library and information science and a certificate in book studies and requires admission to both the School of Library and Information Science and the Center for the Book certificate program.YesNoNoThe joint MA/Certificate program prepares students for careers in Special Collections librarianship while training them in the production and legacy of the book as a physical artifact.
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September 2025Emporia State UniversityKansasEmporiahttp://www.emporia.edu/slim/MLS, PhD, MS in Instructional Design & Technology36; 18 hours for Archives certificateEmporia State University
School of Library and Information Management
Campus Box 4025
1 Kellogg Circle
Emporia, KS 66801		620-341-5203sliminfo@emporia.eduAnecdotally, program can be geared to individuals working full- or part-time; lots of online class opportunities.YesNoYesCertificate program--18 credit hours necessary to complete, does not have to be completed in conjunction with degree program. Three-credit practicum required. Yes
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September 2025University of Kansas
KansasLawrencehttp://museumstudies.ku.edu/MA, PhD36; 15-hour certificate option also availableAndrew Denning, Director of Museum Studies ProgramSnow Hall Room 317
1460 Jayhawk Blvd
Lawrence, KS 66045		785.864.4543museumstudies@ku.eduThree-credit internship required.NoYesNoHas one course specific to archival principles; otherwise course electives and requirements include education, exhibit design, leadership and management, and other potentially relevant courses.No
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September 2025Wichita State UniversityKansasWichitahttps://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/history/PublicHistory.phpMA36Jay Price, Public History Program Director1845 Fairmount Street Wichita, KS 67260316-978-7792jay.price@wichita.eduPublic history program focused on local and community history; students are required to take an elective course in either introduction to archives, museum administration, or historic preservation. Students may take an internship and are requried to complete a thesis, a local history course, and some other history courses.NoYesNo
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September 2025University of KentuckyKentuckyLexingtonhttps://ci.uky.edu/sis/academics/library-scienceMLS; MLS/MA36Will Buntin, Assistant Director, Student Affairs, School of Information Science320 Lucille Little Library
Lexington, KY 40506-0224		859-218-0290
sis@uky.edu		MLS program is 100% online and assynchronousYesNoYesArchives and Cultural Heritage elective cluster includes four archives-related coursesYes
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September 2025University of LouisvilleKentuckyLouisvillehttps://artsandsciences.louisville.edu/academics-programs/academic-departments/historyMA History, Graduate Certificate in Public History30-33Gottschalk Hall 102C, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292502-852-6817history@louisville.eduStudents may choose to complete the MA by thesis (30 credits) or by exam (33 credits)NoYesNoPublic History is one of three Major Fields for the MA degreeNo
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University of MichiganMichiganAnn Arborhttps://www.si.umich.edu/academics/msi/library-and-information-science-lisBoth BS and MS in Information Science48Sarah Argiero, Academic AdvisorSchool of Information University of Michigan 4322 North Quad 105 S. State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109734-647-3581sargiero@umich.eduInternship requiredYesNoYes15 credits required in Archives & Records Management specialization; program also offers dual degrees for further specialization.Yes
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Wayne State UniversityMichiganDetroithttp://slis.wayne.edu/MLIS36Kimberly Schroeder, Archival Adminstration Certificate Program Coordinator and LecturuerSchool of Information Science Wayne State Universty106 Kresge Library Detroit, MI 48202313-577-1825asklis@wayne.eduYesNoYesSpecialization in Archives and Digital Content; no minimum number of courses required unless pursuing certificate (then 4 courses required).Yes
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January 2026St. Cloud State UniversityMinnesotaSt. Cloudhttp://www.stcloudstate.edu/gradadmissions/program/public-history.aspxMA in Public History36Dr. Mary (Betsy) Glade, chair, History DepartmentDepartment of History, St. Cloud University 720 Fourth Avenue South St. Cloud, MN 56301320.308.3165beglade@stcloudstate.eduThesis and internship required.NoYesNoAt least one course devoted to archives administration exclusively, and archives work appears in other courses in the catalog as well.Nonot accepting applications
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January 2026St. Catherine UniversityMinnesotaSt. Paulhttps://www2.stkate.edu/mlis/homeMLIS36Dr. Joyce Yukawa, Program Director2004 Randolph Ave. - St. Paul, MN 55105651-690-6626imdept@stkate.eduNoYesNoWebsite indicates students can specialize in archives and special collections; course catalog lists courses on archives management and preservationYes
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September 2025University of MissouriMissouriColumbiahttp://sislt.missouri.edu/MLIS; PhD in Information Science39Amy Adam, Program Manager I303 Townsend Hall Columbia, MO 65211(877) 747-5868 (Toll Free)sislt@missouri.edu
Joint degree options for library and jusris doctorate (JD) or library and master of public affairs (MPA)
YesNoYesSchool offers an archives certificate with 3 required courses pre-approved by ACA as well as a practicum (2-3 credits) in an archival setting. Has a student SAA chapter.Yes
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September 2025University of MissouriMissouriKansas Cityhttps://shss.umkc.edu/areas-of-study/history/graduate-programs.htmlMA36Sandra Enriquez, Director of the Public History Emphasis203 Cockefair Hall 5121 Rockhill RoadKansas City, MO 64110816-235-6118 ext. 3enriquezs@umkc.eduGraduate certificate options include GIS, historic preservation, medieval and early modern studies, and nonprofit management and innovationNoYesYesPublic history emphasis requires an internship and either capstone project or thesis. At least one course is directly related to archival methods.No
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September 2025Southeast Missouri State UniversityMissouriCape Girardeauhttps://semo.edu/academics/programs/humanities-social-sciences/graduate/ma-public-history.htmlBA-Historic Preservation; MA-Public History66-69 for BA; 36 for MADr. Adam Criblez, Graduate CoordinatorDepartment of History, Carnahan Hall 311F, MS 2960, One University Plaza, Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701573-651-2478acriblez@semo.eduhttps://semo.edu/academics/programs/humanities-social-sciences/history-anthropology/historic-preservation.html for the undergradate Historic Preservation degreeNoYesNoThesis or intership required; can concentrate in either digital heritage or historic preservation. Both options include electives in oral history and archives/museums/historic site administration.No
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January 2026Kent State UniversityOhioKenthttps://www.kent.edu/slisMLIS; PhD37Janna Korzenko, Academic Program CoordinatorP.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242-0001330-672-5841jkorzenk@kent.eduYesYesConcentration: Archival or Special Collections LibrarianshipYes
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January 2026Wright State UniversityOhioDaytonhttp://liberal-arts.wright.edu/history/programs/graduate/public-history-planMA-History, Public history plan; Certificate in Archives and Records Management38 for MA; 17 for certificateAwad Halabi, Ph.D.
Professor and Director, History Graduate Program		3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.
Dayton, OH 45435 USA		937-775-2817awad.halabi@wright.eduNoYesYesMultiple specific coursesNo
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September 2025University of South DakotaSouth DakotaVermillionhttps://www.usd.edu/Academics/Graduate-Programs/Museum-and-Archive-StudiesMA - History with Certificate in Museum and Archival Studies30 for MA, 12 for certificateMolly P. Rozum (Graduate Program Coordinator)Department of History
East Hall, Room 207
414 East Clark Street
Vermilion, SD 57069		605-677-5218history@usd.eduNoYesYesThe Master of Arts in Library and Information Studies can be completed either on campus or online. Our 36-credit program includes a minimal number of required courses, allowing students flexibility to pursue five different concentration areas, including librarianship, digital archives, information technology and user experience, data/information management & analytics, and organization of information.
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September 2025University of Wisconsin-MadisonWisconsinMadisonhttps://ischool.wisc.edu/Undergraduate Information Science Major; MA Library & Information Studies MA: 36Zach Benson (Enrollment Coach, Pre-Admission Advisor)School of Library and Information Studies, Room 4217 Helen C. White Hall, 600 N. Park Street, Madison, WI 53706(608) 263-2900info@ischool.wisc.eduHas a student SAA chapter.YesNoYesYes
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September 2025University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeWisconsinLots of certificates and degrees offered: https://uwm.edu/informationstudies/academic-programs/ https://uwm.edu/informationstudies/Depends on degree/certificateSchool of Information Studies
Graduate Student Services;
soisinfo@uwm.edu 		University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Information Studies, Graduate Student Services, Northwest Quadrant Building D 3800, 2025 E Newport Milwaukee, WI 53211414-229-4707soisinfo@uwm.eduHas a student SAA chapter.YesYesYesYes
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