Humanities, Humanistic Studies certificate programs

The graduate certificate in classical philosophy provides training, special skills, and knowledge equipping students for scholarly work and teaching that involve classical philosophy. It is designed to recognize students who have gone beyond their own departmental requirements for a Ph.D. and done significant work in classical philosophy, but who are not enrolled in the Ph.D. Program in Classical Philosophy. The Graduate Certificate in Italian Studies provides an opportunity for students to complement their doctoral studies with coordinated, multidisciplinary training in the Program in Italian Studies, and to take part in an intellectually stimulating interdisciplinary community. Students entering the program may come from any department in the humanities and social sciences in which interdisciplinary training in Italian history, culture, and language is desirable, including the Departments of Art and Archaeology, Architecture, Comparative Literature, Classics, History, History of Science, Mus. The Graduate Certificate in Latin American Studies is open to all Princeton University graduate students currently enrolled in any Ph.D. program in the humanities, social sciences, engineering, math or natural sciences. Students enrolled in the Master in Public Administration Degree Program at the Woodrow Wilson School may also enroll in the certificate if they write a research paper on a Latin American topic in consultation with the program director.

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Humanities (GCDH) meets a growing need among the humanities for training in digital methods by leveraging existing resources at Stanford University. The GCDH program will draw upon the community of expertise in the Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis (CESTA). The CESTA Graduate Certificate in Digital Humanities offers a formal structure for this activity, and allows graduate students to acquire and deepen their technical and conceptual skills, as well as to strengthen their position in the competitive job market within and beyond the academy. Following or concurrent with the completion of the required core course, students must complete the following two certificate components (a b):. Typically two years, but may vary based on each student’s particular situation. The maximum time for completing the certificate is four years. Yes, you are expected to produce an e-portfolio project by the end of the certificate program, which will either be your own independent research project or a clearly defined contribution to an existing CESTA project. No, Stanford does not indicate certificates on transcripts. You will also be listed on the CESTA website as having completed the program. No. You may take either the elective or core course first and you may begin work on the required project at any point during your participation in the certificate program.

If you’re interested in affiliating with a cluster or certificate, review the procedures below as application requirements may change depending on the type. The Graduate School (TGS) at Northwestern University offers Graduate Certificates that enable students to gain competencies in or across fields. Some Graduate Certificates may be pursued in conjunction with a degree program while others may be pursued independent of another degree. Graduate Certificates are typically available to students currently enrolled in TGS in a PhD or Master’s program. Certain Graduate Certificates are available to students who are not pursuing a PhD or Master’s degree and require admission to TGS. Students currently enrolled in a PhD or Master’s program in TGS and who wish to pursue a Graduate Certificate may only do so when the Graduate Certificate goes beyond the degree program requirements and is an extension of the student’s expertise into a different field. The minimum requirements for Graduate Certificates are below however, each Graduate Certificate may have specific requirements in addition to the following:. Students must complete at least five letter-graded (A, B, C) courses authorized for TGS credit. Individual Graduate Certificates may require additional courses or specific course requirements. See the Graduate Certificate descriptions below for additional information. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for the courses counting toward the Graduate Certificate. TGS allows students to count courses towards both the Graduate Certificate and degree. Graduate Certificate programs may have strict requirements. PhD and Master’s students are encouraged to inquire with the Graduate Certificate Program Director which courses may count towards both the Graduate certificate and degree requirements. Students who wish to pursue multiple Graduate Certificates may not count the same coursework for than one certificate. In order to petition to have a Graduate Certificate awarded and appear on the transcript, students must submit the Application for a Graduate Certificate once all Graduate Certificate requirements have been completed, but no later than the time that the student files for graduation (in the final quarter of study).

The Graduate Certificate Program in Public Humanities offers a unique opportunity to currently enrolled PhD students interested in public engagement and the work of non-profit cultural organizations. The specialization in public humanities will provide the course work and work experience to PhD students whose scholarship has a public face and to those who are interested in teaching in Public History, Public Anthropology, Digital Humanities, Public Sociology, Public Archaeology, Museum Studies, and or Museum Education programs. Brown University MA graduates have found work in museums, historical societies, cultural planning agencies, heritage tourism, historic preservation, foundations, and community art programs. Public Humanities can be categorized into four themes and four methods. Students in the certificate program will have an in-depth and hands-on understanding of these eight vectors, but may choose to specialize, through practicum, in several cross-cutting themes and methods. The certificate program requires four courses: two introductory courses, one practicum course, and one elective. All courses must be completed with grade B or above. One Electivechosen from AMST graduate level courses in Public Humanities or, with permission, a Public Humanities course offered as upper level AMST seminar or a graduate course at RISD. Most elective courses are offered every other year. Students seeking the certificate would take either AMST2540 or AMST2650 before taking electives. See a list of current Public Humanities courses here. We assume that adding four courses to a PhD program would not slow progress to the degree. And, for students in departments that permit students to take courses in other programs, Public Humanities courses (now given under an AMST designation) may fulfill PhD requirements and Public Humanities certificate requirements simultaneously. Please Public Humanities Graduate Certificate Program using UFunds. To access the application, log in to UFunds. After log in, please select Doctoral Certificates, and then select Public Humanities.

Program Learning Outcomes for the Certificate in Gnosticism, Esotericism and Mysticism. Upon completing the certificate in Gnosticism, Esotericism and Mysticism, students will be able to:. Requirements for the Certificate in Gnosticism, Esotericism and Mysticism. The certificate in Gnosticism, Esotericism, and Mysticism is a graduate certificate. For general university requirements, please see Graduate Certificates. For additional requirements, regulations, and procedures for all graduate programs, please see All Graduate Students. Students pursuing the certificate in Gnosticism, Esotericism and Mysticism must complete:. A minimum of 6 courses (14 credit hours) to satisfy certificate requirements. A minimum GPA of 2.67 or higher in all Rice coursework that satisfies requirements for the graduate certificate with a minimum grade of B (2.67 grade points) in each course. This certificate is not a freestanding degree program in addition to fulfilling the certificate requirements outlined below, candidates will be required to complete successfully the degree program to which they have been admitted in order to receive this certificate. Upon completion, the certificate is awarded at the same time as the conferral of the student’s Rice degree, along with a formal notation on their academic transcript. In certain instances, courses not on this official list may be substituted upon approval of the certificate’s academic advisor, or where applicable, the Program Director. Course substitutions must be formally applied and entered into Degree Works by the certificate Official Certifier. Additionally, these must be approved by the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Students and their academic advisors should identify and clearly document the courses to be taken. Total Credit Hours Required for the Certificate in Gnosticism, Esotericism and Mysticism. Policies for the Certificate in Gnosticism, Esotericism and Mysticism. Students pursuing the certificate in Gnosticism, Esotericism and Mysticism should be aware of the following program restriction:.

The Advanced Certificate in Digital Humanities integrates the study of the liberal arts with the tools of computer science. The courses in the Advanced Certificate give students proficiency in Python, a popular programming language widely used in data visualization and analysis, in database tools essential for organizing and publishing large collections of digital materials, and in website design and development. All of New York University courses are project-based. There are no computer science prerequisites. The Advanced Certificate in Digital Humanities can be completed in one year. Students enrolled in the Advanced Certificate in Digital Humanities will be awarded a Naomi Sager Scholarship in their admission offer. The scholarship is in the amount of 25 percent of tuition for the three core courses in the Advanced Certificate. The scholarship is for tuition points only it does not include registration and services fees or health insurance. The Advanced Certificate in Digital Humanities is a 20-point program offering comprehensive training through three required core courses worth 12 points and electives totaling 8 points.

This is not a stand alone certificate rather, it will be completed by students in the course of their existing program of study. Final projects will be submitted with three components: the project itself, a written project description of 2,000 words, and a presentation to the NULab community. The DH Certificate Committee will formally approve all final projects. For on the final project, including detailed requirements and example student projects, see here. Additional courses may be added to the above list with the approval of the DH Certificate Committee. Note: Students enrolled in the DH Certificate prior to the fall of 2018 will also have the option of completing their programs under the previous requirements, outlined below. MA theses and directed studies for English, History, and Journalism (ENGL 7990, ENGL 7976, HIST 7990, HIST 7976, JRNL 7990, JRNL 7976) may also be counted as electives, with approval by the DH certificate program director. By petition, any other graduate course may be counted if the student completes significant digital humanities work within the framework of the course. This option may only be used once and it requires permission from the course instructor and the DH certificate program director. Comments Off on Graduate Certificate in Digital Humanities.

The Graduate Certificate in Arts Management serves the many practicing and aspiring arts professionals who do not have the time or resources to commit to a full program of graduate study, or may already possess a graduate degree in another field. This certificate may be of particular interest to experienced professionals in related fields who are considering a career change. Food Studies Certificate Program at Boston University Metropolitan College. The Food Studies certificate program at Boston University’s Metropolitan College provides a solid foundation in gastronomy—and can be tailored to focus on food-related areas such as business, communication, history and culture, or policy. Available on campus or online, the Graduate Certificate in Fundraising Management is ideal for professional fundraisers and for nonprofit managers who wish to substantially enhance their skills in raising funds. The certificate program provides the administrative, financial, technical, and leadership skills required for success in a challenging and complex financial environment.

The Graduate Certificate in the Public Humanities builds on the Center for the Humanities’ pioneering work in the public humanities and its related programs for graduate students, including the Public Humanities Exchange (HEX) and the Public Humanities Fellowships. Through coursework and hands-on project development, the program equips students with theoretical, historical, and practical knowledge that will help them to develop alternative applications for their scholarly research and engage their scholarly methods for use in broader social and professional contexts. Students can declare their intention to pursue the certificate at any time. There are no formal prerequisites for matriculation into the graduate certificate program in terms of coursework. However, only those students with B.A. or B.S. degrees from accredited colleges or universities who are currently enrolled graduate students at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are permitted to enter the graduate certificate program. Graduate students pursuing any degree in any program at UW–Madison are invited to obtain a Graduate Certificate in the Public Humanities. The certificate is not a stand-alone program. Students who wish to receive the Graduate Certificate in the Public Humanities must take a core course, INTER-LS 700 Public Humanities: Theories, Methods, Cases offered each year, and develop a coherent, thematic sequence of three additional courses, for a total of 12 credits.

The certificate prepares students to conduct research with digital tools by providing knowledge same tools, methods, and, importantly, theoretical issues central to the numerous and rich interfaces between digital humanities and media studies. These may include text analysis, data mining, visualization, modeling and simulation, geo-spatial inquiries and mapping, multi-media or digital storytelling, information or knowledge design, network analysis, and interface design in combination with the history of media, media archeology, media aesthetics, media theory, media philosophy, electronic literature, digital cultures and game studies. The certificate as a course of study emphasizes principles and concepts that will transfer across software programs, tools, and disciplines. This certificate provides advanced training in this interdiscipline while helping graduate students to become capacious in their teaching and research. Working toward this certificate will provide junior scholars a space to think outside of their disciplines and to craft a genuinely multimodal dissertation project. This certificate is offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.