Gain the technical knowledge and skills you need to create, curate, preserve and manage digital collections in a fast-changing environment.
Certificate Requirements
All coursework for the Graduate Certificate in Digital Curation is conducted online, with no residency requirement. The certificate consists of four semester-long graduate-level courses to be taken within four years. You may begin the program in the fall or spring semesters each year. A total of 12 units is required for completion of the program.
Courses do not have to be taken in numerical order, although the Capstone is normally taken last.
Curriculum
The following two courses are required for the Graduate Certificate in Digital Curation:
Students must also take two of the following elective courses for the Graduate Certificate in Digital Curation:
Up to 12 units can be shared between the Graduate Certificate in Digital Curation and a University of Arizona master's degree. Up to 6 units can be shared between this certificate and the Graduate Certificate in Archival Studies. Units cannot be shared among all three programs, however.
Technology Requirements
This certificate requires access to a computer and internet connectivity with specifications beyond the minimum requirements for most College of Information Science courses. Ensure you have the necessary hardware, software and network connectivity to meet the technical requirements.
There are no formal prerequisites for the certificate program, but you should already be reasonably proficient at finding resources on the Web and performing routine tasks using word processors and spreadsheets. You should feel comfortable with your current operating system (e.g., Windows or Mac OS) and know how to create and organize files and folders, install and configure peripherals such as printers and other hardware devices, and do basic troubleshooting when problems occur.
Some courses in this program will require:
- A Windows (Win7/Win8/Win10) or Intel-based Mac (OS-X) computer that you have administrator rights on to install virtualization software.
- Reliable broadband internet connectivity (typically cable or DSL connections; download speeds of one megabit or more are preferred).
- At least 20 GB of free hard drive space or access to second internal or USB external hard drive)
- A minimum of 2 GB RAM for Mac or 3 GB RAM for Windows 7/8/10 systems. Depending on individual configurations, you may need to install more than these minimums.
At least two weeks prior to the start of the program, you should contact the instructor and provide a list of the equipment you propose to use. If you have questions about any particular item, especially ones you might need to purchase, your instructor will be happy to review your selections and suggest options.