Holocaust and Genocide Studies (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate) at University of Connecticut

Programme overview

The Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree and want to advance their knowledge and understanding of the interdisciplinary field of Holocaust and Genocide Studies through an engagement with a range of approaches to studying the complex phenomena of the Holocaust and genocide. Students will be grounded in the histories of the Holocaust and other genocides, as well as an introductory overview of the psychological, sociological, philosophical, political and legal issues in the field. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Duration: 12 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

Students complete 12 credits, consisting of at least one core course (three credits) and three electives (nine credits). Although students must hold a bachelor’s degree to be formally admitted to the program through The Graduate School, they may count a total of six credits taken prior to admission (as an undergraduate or non-degree student) toward the Certificate.

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Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed. Programme text: Although students must hold a bachelor’s degree to be formally admitted to the program through The Graduate School, they may count a total of six credits taken prior to admission (as an undergraduate or non-degree student) toward the Certificate.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 12 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

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