Graduate Certificate in Medieval and Early Modern Studies at University of Kansas

Programme overview

A 12-credit graduate certificate covering roughly 500-1700 CE for students specializing in Medieval, Early Modern or combined fields. It includes methods such as archival research, book history and digital humanities, and aims to enrich interdisciplinary training and build a community of students and faculty.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Department: French, Francophone and Italian Studies (interdisciplinary) | Duration: 12 credit hours (at least 50% at 700-level or above) | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

No fixed required courses; students choose 12 credits of approved electives from English, French and Italian, History of Art, Slavic and Spanish and Portuguese (for example ENGL 620 and 725, FREN 848, HA 506 and 925, SPAN 722), approved in advance by a Medieval Studies advisor. Reading and conference courses do not count.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to Graduate Studies Admission Requirements All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy. Bachelor’s degree: A copy of official transcripts showing proof of a bachelor's degree (and any post-bachelor’s coursework or degrees) from a regionally accredited institution, or a foreign university with equivalent bachelor's degree requirements is required. English proficiency: Proof of English proficiency for non-native or non-native-like English speakers is required. There are two bands of English proficiency, including Admission and Full proficiency. For applicants to online programs, Full proficiency is required.

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.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

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