[BCMA] Spring Semester Online Study Options in Heritage and Museum Studies at Athabasca University

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Athabasca University, Canada's Online University, is offering several study options for undergraduate, graduate, or visiting students interested in heritage and museum study topics.   These courses are equally available to those seeking a full program or just a course or two for professional development or interest.

For learners who already hold an undergraduate degree in any field, AU is offering the semester-based class HERM 671 which starts in May, or HERM 512, which is offered in a flexible, individualized-study format that can be started at the beginning of any month:

HERM 671: Documentation and Condition Assessment: This course will explore various techniques and technologies employed in the field of heritage conservation for recording and documenting historic resources. New ways of observing and thinking about the built environment through practical applications of documentation methods will be exercised. HERM 671 will examine the documentation methods to research, inspect, record, and assess the condition and quality of buildings, districts and cultural landscapes combined with the methods to interpret their historical and architectural significance according to professional standards. The course will also provide an overview of manual, photographic, and computer-aided extant recording techniques; and building repair assessment techniques.  Unlike previous versions of this course, there will not be a residency requirement and all studies can be completed online and remotely.  The graduate spring semester begins May 3rd, and the registration deadline is APRIL 8th.

Full details can be found in the course syllabus here: https://www.athabascau.ca/syllabi/herm/herm671.php

HERM 512: Advanced Methods in Heritage Research: This course provides advanced skills in applying heritage resource management research methodologies through readings, discussion and applied projects. Students concentrate on archival and library research, oral history research, and research using material culture. Students gain analytical and practical skills in using these types of sources as part of developing and applying a research strategy. Formal skills in writing, planning, structuring, and referencing written reports will be dealt with throughout the course. HERM 512 begins at the start of each month. The deadline for registration is one month prior to the course start date.

For further information on HERM 512, please see the course syllabus at https://www.athabascau.ca/syllabi/herm/herm512.php.

Undergraduate students (anyone not holding a degree) seeking online courses may choose from eight classes:

HERM 301: Introduction to Heritage Resources Management<http://www2.athabascau.ca/syllabi/herm/herm301.php>
HERM 312: Heritage Research<http://www2.athabascau.ca/syllabi/herm/herm312.php>
HERM 322: Heritage Collections<http://www2.athabascau.ca/syllabi/herm/herm322.php>
HERM 327: Heritage Policy in Canada<http://www2.athabascau.ca/syllabi/herm/herm327.php>
HERM 334: Professional Ethics in Heritage Resources Management<http://www.athabascau.ca/html/syllabi/herm/herm334.htm>
HERM 339: Conservation<http://www2.athabascau.ca/syllabi/herm/herm339.php>
HERM 342: General Principles of Planning Historic Places<http://www2.athabascau.ca/syllabi/herm/herm342.php>
HERM 361: Interpretive Programming<http://www2.athabascau.ca/syllabi/herm/herm361.php>

While all of these classes may be taken by visiting students or those seeking professional development opportunities, they can also be combined in a variety of ways in academic credential programs at AU:

Undergraduate students can choose from either the University Certificate in Heritage Resources Management<http://heritage.resources.athabascau.ca/undergraduate/index.php> or a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Minor in Heritage Resources Management<http://calendar.athabascau.ca/undergrad/current/program/arts-ba-4-gen.php#minors>.
Graduate Students can select either the Heritage Resources Management Graduate Diploma<http://heritage.resources.athabascau.ca/graduate/index.php> or the Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies with a Focus Area in Heritage and Social History<http://mais.athabascau.ca/specialization/heritage_social_history.php>.

Most procedures for registrations for classes or admissions for programs are described at the websites listed above, but for any further information, or to register for HERM 671, please contact the Heritage Resources Management program office at hrm at athabascau.ca<mailto:hrm at athabascau.ca>.

Regards,
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Joseph Rosich
Administration Coordinator
Heritage Resources Management Program
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Athabasca University
1 University Drive Athabasca, AB T9S 3A3
E-mail: joer at athabascau.ca<mailto:joer at athabascau.ca>
http://heritage.resources.athabascau.ca/
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