Holocaust and Genocide Studies (Graduate Certificate)
Culture and History, European History, Genocide, Global History, History Teacher, Holocaust, Museums, Oral History, Public History, history
Have you ever wondered where the phrase "never forget" comes from? Through the study of the Holocaust and other crimes against humanity, you will gain a foundation to educate others and assess responses to genocides in the world today.
The graduate certificate program in Holocaust and genocide studies recognizes the importance of studying the Holocaust and other acts of genocide in order to give you the necessary contextualization to educate others while offering ideas about representation, memorialization and commemoration. The certificate provides you with the theoretical and historiographical grounding for understanding the Holocaust as a defining event and using it as a lens through which to examine other genocides in world history. You analyze these acts in research seminars and engage in interdisciplinary explorations of genocides and their representations in society, examining oral histories and material culture.
The program also enables you to engage in experiential opportunities at public-facing organizations dedicated to Holocaust and genocide awareness and education.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
18 credit hours
Required Core (3 credit hours) Other Requirements (3 credit hours) Electives (12 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
HST 570 Readings in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (3)
HST 454 History of Genocide (3) or
HST 571 Holocaust: Collaboration and Resistance (3) or
HST 598 Topic: Holocaust, War and German Memory (3)
Other Requirements courses can be replaced with advisor approval. Students must see the unit for an approved list of elective topics.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Competitive applicants typically have a 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 semester hours of their undergraduate coursework. Applicants with a lower GPA might still be accepted and should address lower GPAs in their personal statement.
Applicants are required to submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- personal statement
- professional resume
- written statement
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Admission Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of current residency.
The personal statement should be about 500 words in length; be addressed to the admission committee; explain the applicant's educational background and training, career goals, and familiarity with the study of the Holocaust and other genocides; and detail why the applicant is pursuing the certificate.
For the written statement, applicants are prompted to write a short response (500-800 words) to a question related to the study of genocide. This response serves to demonstrate to the committee the applicant's writing ability and potential for thoughtful participation in graduate coursework.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 07/25 | Priority |
| Session B | Online | 09/18 | Priority |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 12/10 | Priority |
| Session B | Online | 02/12 | Priority |
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session A/C | Online | 04/18 | Priority |
Study abroad is an option for graduate students. There are more than 50 program opportunities, with programs on every continent. Faculty-directed programs tend to be the best fit for graduate students; taking courses with ASU professors over the summer or during academic breaks offers students close mentorship and professional network growth in many fields of study while they earn ASU credit. Exchange program participation is also possible with careful planning. These study abroad courses are elective options for students.
The Holocaust and genocide studies certificate program offers a professional experience elective that takes place abroad. Students should consult with the academic unit directly for more information about this professional experience option.
Graduates are prepared with the training needed for careers in education, research, teaching, government service, public history and a host of other positions in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. They serve as first-rate historians, researchers and consultants, foreign service officers, management professionals, community organizers and public servants.
Other career examples include:
- archivist
- collections manager
- college instructor
- editor
- museum coordinator
- national parks historian and park ranger
- nonprofit director
- teacher
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Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
