Medieval Studies (Graduate Certificate)
Arts and Culture, Language, Latin, Librarian, Middle Ages, Museum Professional, Norse, RENAISSANCE, history, humanities, literature, medieval, museum, religion
Study the global Middle Ages to open new perspectives on the global present. This certificate provides you with a foundation for future study in the humanities and enables the integration of literature, history and the arts into your current academic program.
The graduate certificate in medieval studies is a transdisciplinary program that provides intensive engagement with the global period between circa 500 and 1500 CE. Students investigate this period's cultural activities in art, languages, literature, history, music and religion to develop an understanding of intercultural intersections. Students also gain expertise in a variety of theoretical approaches to medieval studies and contribute to the field's future directions.
The certificate can be taken in conjunction with a master's degree or as a standalone.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
15 credit hours
Required Core (3 credit hours) Electives (12 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information Courses must be drawn from at least two different academic units. To be approved as an elective, a course must spend at least 50% of the class meetings on the subject of the Middle Ages. Students should contact the department for a list of approved electives.
One of the following courses:
ARS 514 Monasteries, Madonnas and Manuscripts (3)
ENG 530 Old English (3)
ENG 531 Old English Literature (3)
ENG 532 Middle English Dialects (3)
ENG 632 Advanced Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Literature and Culture (3)
FRE 521 History of the French Language (3)
No more than three credit hours may be transferred from another university. No more than six credit hours may be completed before admission to the certificate program. At least 10 credit hours must be at the 500-level or above.
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 in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- writing sample
- statement of purpose
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) and has not graduated from an institution of higher learning in the U.S. must provide proof of English proficiency. Applications are not processed without valid proof of English proficiency. Official scores must be sent to ASU for the application to be processed.
International students who need an F1 or J1 visa first need to apply to and be accepted into a graduate degree program before being considered for the certificate program. International students residing in the U.S. on other types of visas must adhere to all Graduate College policies and procedures regarding admission to be considered for admission to this certificate program.
The statement of purpose should be no more than two pages, double-spaced. The statement should summarize the applicant's past educational experiences and current goals in pursuing a graduate certificate in medieval studies. The writing sample gives the committee a sense of the applicant's writing style and analytical abilities. An academic paper submitted for a graduate or undergraduate course is appropriate. A writing sample dealing with a topic in medieval studies is preferred but not required.
| Session | Modality | Deadline | Type |
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| Session A/C | In Person | Rolling |
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| Session A/C | In Person | Rolling |
Studying abroad is possible 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.
The graduate certificate in medieval studies prepares students for advanced academic study and jobs in academia and a variety of other fields in which a humanities degree and interdisciplinary work are valued. Career examples include:
- digital humanities
- instructor in the humanities and social sciences
- library and archival work
- museum work
- public humanities
- public service
- publishing
Department of English
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RBHL 170
enggrad@asu.edu
480-965-3168
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.
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