{"id":748,"date":"2015-08-25T14:12:24","date_gmt":"2015-08-25T18:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dh.prattsils.org\/?p=748"},"modified":"2019-05-15T12:06:57","modified_gmt":"2019-05-15T16:06:57","slug":"pratt-launches-new-advanced-certificate-in-digital-humanities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentwork.prattsi.org\/dh\/2015\/08\/25\/pratt-launches-new-advanced-certificate-in-digital-humanities\/","title":{"rendered":"Pratt launches new Advanced Certificate in Digital Humanities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Advanced Certificate in Digital Humanities reflects the latest trends in the intersection of digital humanities and the information professions, including digital cultural heritage; data collection, analysis, and visualization; instructional technology and pedagogy; user experience; and the changing natures of research, publication, and outreach in the digital age. Courses emphasize the special role of information professionals in supporting digital humanities research, teaching, and professional activities.<\/p>\n<p>By the end of this program, students will<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>understand and describe current topics in digital humanities, including theory, methods, and applications, and develop critical perspectives on them;<\/li>\n<li>develop relevant skills in digital content, research, technology, and user experience; and<\/li>\n<li>be prepared to apply these skills appropriately in academic and cultural heritage contexts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Curriculum<\/h2>\n<p>The advanced certificate program consists of 12 credits (four 3-credit courses): two required courses and two electives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Required Courses (6 credits)<\/strong><br \/>\nLIS 657 Digital Humanities I<br \/>\nLIS 659 Digital Humanities II<\/p>\n<p><strong>Electives (choose two 3-credit courses, 6 credits)<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Contexts<\/em><br \/>\nLIS 631 Academic Libraries &amp; Scholarly Communications<br \/>\nLIS 625 Management of Archives &amp; Special Collections<br \/>\nLIS 670 Cultural Heritage Description &amp; Access<br \/>\nLIS 679 Museum &amp; Digital Culture: Theory &amp; Practice<br \/>\nLIS 689 Rare Books &amp; Special Collections<\/p>\n<p><em>Digital Content<\/em><br \/>\nLIS 665 Projects in Digital Archives<br \/>\nLIS 647 Visual Resources Management<br \/>\nLIS 655 Digital Preservation &amp; Curation<br \/>\nLIS 668 Projects in Moving Image &amp; Sound Archives<br \/>\nLIS 669 Digital Asset Management<\/p>\n<p><em>Research<\/em><br \/>\nLIS 658 Information Visualization<br \/>\nLIS 687 Geospatial Information Systems<br \/>\nLIS 640 Data Analysis &amp; Publication<br \/>\nLIS 630 Research Design &amp; Methods<\/p>\n<p><em>User Experience (UX)<\/em><br \/>\nLIS 644 Usability: Theory &amp; Practice<br \/>\nLIS 643 Information Architecture &amp; Interaction Design<br \/>\nLIS 646 Advanced User Experience Design<br \/>\nLIS 682 Projects in Information Experience Design<\/p>\n<p><em>Special Topics<\/em><br \/>\nLIS 611 Information Policy<br \/>\nLIS 628 Data Management &amp; Services<br \/>\nLIS 633 Strategic Leadership<br \/>\nLIS 663 Metadata: Description &amp; Access<br \/>\nLIS 664 Programming for Cultural Heritage<br \/>\nLIS 680 Instructional Technologies<br \/>\nLIS 681 Community Building &amp; Engagement<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Some special topics courses (LIS-697) may be used to fulfill one or more elective requirements. Please contact the program coordinator with any questions.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Sample Curricula<\/h2>\n<p>The program can be taken as a stand-alone program or within Pratt\u2019s MS in Library and Information Science or MS in Museums and Digital Culture programs.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Advanced Certificate in Digital Humanities (Two-Semester Sequence)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Semester 1 (Fall)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Semester 2 (Spring)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LIS 657* Digital Humanities I<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>LIS 659* Digital Humanities<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DH Elective (see list)<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>DH Elective (see list)<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Credits Subtotal:<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Credits Subtotal:<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em>Total Credits: 12 units<\/em><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><strong>MSLIS in Library and Information Science with an Advanced Certificate in Digital Humanities (Four-Semester Sequence)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Semester 1 (Fall)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Semester 2 (Spring)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LIS 653* Knowledge Organization<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>LIS 651* Information Professions<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LIS 654* Information Technology<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>LIS 664 Programming for Cultural Heritage (or DH Elective)<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LIS 657* Digital Humanities I<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>LIS 665 Projects in Digital Archives (or DH Elective)<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Credits Subtotal:<\/td>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>Credits Subtotal:<\/td>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Semester 3 (Fall)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Semester 4 (Spring)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LIS 631 Academic Libraries &amp; Scholarly Communication (or DH Elective)<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>LIS 652* Information Sources &amp; Services<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LIS 644 Usability: Theory and Practice (or DH Elective)<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>LIS 659* Digital Humanities II<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LIS 658 Information Visualization (or DH Elective)<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>LIS 680 Instructional Technologies (or DH Elective)<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Credits Subtotal:<\/td>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>Credits Subtotal:<\/td>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total Credits: 36 units<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>* required course<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Admissions Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Applicants to the stand-alone certificate program must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>hold a Master\u2019s degree from an accredited program in the humanities or library\/information science or be pursuing a Master\u2019s degree in those areas;<\/li>\n<li>have a superior scholastic record with a minimum 3.0 GPA;<\/li>\n<li>submit an application form (from Pratt\u2019s Office of Admissions), non-refundable application fee, and official transcripts;<\/li>\n<li>submit a statement of purpose (approx. 2 pages); and<\/li>\n<li>submit a current resume with the names of three employers, professors, or others able to judge the applicant\u2019s technical potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For admissions requirements to the master\u2019s programs, see Pratt\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pratt.edu\/academics\/information-and-library-sciences\/degrees-and-certificates\/degree-mslis\">MS in Library and Information Science<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pratt.edu\/academics\/information-and-library-sciences\/degrees-and-certificates\/master-of-science-in-museums-and-digital-culture\">MS in Museums and Digital Culture<\/a> pages.<\/p>\n<p>Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with decisions made by an Admissions Committee consisting of the program coordinator, the Dean of the School of Information and Library Science, and the Advisor for Academic Programs. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 must provide evidence of their ability to perform graduate-level work, which may include professional experience in a relevant industry. The Admissions Committee may also request that applicants take the Graduate Record Examination when it is judged that there is some question as to their academic ability. An interview may be required. The Advisor for Academic Programs will contact applicants if any of these actions are deemed necessary.<\/p>\n<h2>Interested? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pratt.edu\/admissions\/applying\/applying-graduate\/apply-online\" target=\"_blank\">Apply Now<\/a>!<\/h2>\n<h2>Contact<\/h2>\n<p>Professor Chris Alen Sula, Ph.D.<br \/>\nCoordinator, Digital Humanities<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.chrisalensula.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.chrisalensula.org<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:csula@pratt.edu\">csula@pratt.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">The Advanced Certificate in Digital Humanities reflects the latest trends in the intersection of digital humanities and the information professions, including digital cultural heritage; data collection, analysis, and visualization; instructional technology and pedagogy; user experience; and the changing natures of research, publication, and outreach in the digital age. 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