Certificate of Advanced Study University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

A Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) gives professionals an opportunity to develop a specialty in a particular subject or discipline providing the opportunity to alter the direction of a career path or enrich and strengthen capabilities already in use.

Digital Libraries

The CAS candidate will complete 15 credits of course work, planned in conjunction with an advisor, and approved by the Dean of the School of Information Studies as an individually designed program suited for the needs and professional objectives of the student.

• A minimum of 12 credits must be taken in the School of Information Studies.
• Up to 3 credits may be taken in another school or department of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
• No thesis is required, but students may obtain up to 3 credits in independent study which is included as a part of the total approved program.
• A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) must be maintained.
• The program must be completed within 3 years from the date of admission.

Archives & Records Administration

The CAS candidate will complete 15 credits of course work, planned in conjunction with the Archival Studies Program Director as an individually designed program suited for the needs and professional objectives of the student.

• A minimum of 12 credits must be taken in the School of Information Studies.
• Up to 3 credits may be taken in another school or department of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with the prior approval of the Archival Studies Program Director, in an approved area (Ex: Administrative Leadership, Anthropology, Business Administration, Computer Science, etc).
• No thesis is required, but students may obtain up to 6 credits in independent study which is included as a part of the total approved program.
• A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) must be maintained.
• The program must be completed within 3 years from the date of admission.