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Recently, the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents voted to grant Clayton State University approval to establish a master’s degree program in archival studies. U.S. Representative David Scott made the following statement to congratulate the University.

“This is very exciting news for Georgia and Clayton County,” exclaimed Rep. Scott. “I applaud Clayton State University for their steadfast dedication to bringing this program to Georgia and for their continued efforts to raise the bar in Georgia’s higher education system.  I am proud to have helped to secure $600,000 in federal funding for this groundbreaking program and I wish the students and faculty of Clayton State University much success with this new program.”

The archival studies master’s degree program will expand an existing partnership between three institutions – Clayton State University, the Georgia Archives and the Regional National Archives – which are all located in Morrow, Georgia.  The geographic relationship between the institutions brings about opportunities for educational and community service programs that are unique to the nation. 

According to the executive summary of Clayton State’s archival studies degree, the 45-semester hour program will focus on archival studies theory and methodology, as well as practice in the administrative, legal, economic, historical, managerial, and information studies areas.  The new program will being during the Fall 2009 semester.

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