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CERTIFICATE IN HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE STUDIES
salemstate.edu/graduate
WHAT IS THE CERTIFICATE IN HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE STUDIES? WHAT CAN I DO WITH IT? The 15-credit graduate certificate is an interdisciplinary program designed to advance your knowledge and skills in the growing fields of comparative genocide studies and international human rights. Alumni of our program have gone on to advanced graduate programs and attained leadership and teaching positions at public and private schools, museums, nonprofit human rights and social justice organizations and the private sector.
WHAT WILL I STUDY? The program is designed to prepare students with a theoretical and practical knowledge of the diverse field of comparative genocide studies, including the evolving area of international human rights. The program engages the complex issues in these areas through seminars with scholars and experts, collaborative and independent research projects, study and travel courses and professional internships. Completion of the program requires one foundational course followed by your choice of four electives that meet your intellectual and professional interests and goals.
REQUIRED: HGS 700
Comparative Genocide Studies
ELECTIVES: EDG 845
Teaching About the Holocaust and Genocide
EDU 850
Community Service-Learning and Social Action
ENG 787
The Literature of Genocide
GPH 750
Geographies of the Holocaust
HGS 710
Holocaust Studies
HGS 712
Modern Jewish History: Between Persecution and Self-Expression
HGS 730
Post-WWII Genocides
HGS 735
Human Rights and International Law
HGS 738
Refugee and Asylum Law, Policies and Programs
HGS 740
Genocide, War Crimes and International Law
HST 877
Nazi Germany
HST 879
The Holocaust
HST 887
Turkey and the Armenian Genocide
HST 888
Partition, Violence and Postcolonial India
HST 991
History Study and Travel Seminar
PHL 731
Philosophical Perspectives on Evil and Holocaust
These exciting courses are available in multiple in-person and remote learning modalities, including an entirely online track to completion. We welcome students from across the region, nation and international students.
WHAT UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES AWAIT ME? Students and graduates of the certificate program are encouraged to participate in the programs and utilize the resources of Salem State University’s Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies (CHGS). The center offers online and in-person lectures by leading international scholars, human rights leaders and artists; professional development workshops for middle and high school educators; research and graduate assistantships for certificate students; robust faculty-led study and travel courses to sites in Europe and the United States. Students in the certificate program are given priority on these study and travel experiences and receive scholarships and course credit towards their program.
“The HGS certificate program at Salem State gave me the skills to understand why atrocities unfold, what can be done to prevent them, and a respect for the profound courage of survivors. What I’ve learned has already helped my professional and academic work tremendously.” —Alex Jones MA, Peace and Conflict Studies, George Mason University
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“I would highly recommend anyone enroll in this graduate certificate, regardless of their professional field. The courses I’ve taken, speaking engagements I’ve attended, and trips I’ve gone on have helped me become more globally minded in an ever-changing world.” — Meaghan Culkeen Worcester Public Schools
“The HGS certificate program has influenced my professional life as an educator. Since starting the program, I have discovered new ways of teaching difficult topics in history through film, literature, art and travel.” —EJ Sclafani Lynn Public Schools
Apply: salemstate.edu/apply Financial Aid: salemstate.edu/finaid Email: gradadmissions@salemstate.edu Phone: 978.542.6200 For accommodations and access information, visit salemstate.edu/access.