Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies

Program Overview

This program explores the Holocaust and genocide in modern history through required courses and a selection of electives. Students can choose from courses in communication, criminal justice, history, philosophy, and psychology to gain a comprehensive understanding of these complex topics. The program aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to critically analyze and engage with issues related to genocide and human rights.

Program Outline

Outline:

Required Courses:

• HIS 545: The Holocaust (3 credits)
• HIS 546: Genocide In Modern History (3 credits)
Elective Courses: (select four courses under advisement from the following)
• COM 503: Communication & Persuasive Influence
• COM 505: Rhetoric And Leadership
• COM 509: Communication & Conflict Resolution
• CRJ 505: Criminological Theory
• CRJ 555: Topical Seminar in Criminal Justice
• EGE 409: Impact of Holocaust on Lit and Film
• HIS 520: Racism, Bigotry, Prejudice
• HIS 523: History of Germany
• HIS 535: Nationalism & Democracy: 1815-1914
• HIS 536: Europe Since 1914
• HIS 543: Jews In Modern European History
• HIS 544: Final Solution
• HIS 547: Asocials And The Holocaust
• HIS 548: Women And The Holocaust
• HIS 602: Directed Readings in European History
• HIS 651: Seminar in European History
• HIS 660: Field Studies In History
• PHI 512: Ethical Theories
• PHI 570: Bioethics
• PSY 609: Advanced Social Psychology
• PSY 540: Multicultural Psychology