Public Humanities (Advanced Certificate)

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Program Description

The Advanced Certificate in Public Humanities explores public engagement as a cornerstone in the careers of scholars, researchers, and teachers. In addition to opportunities for cross-disciplinary thought and collaboration, students meet and learn from practitioners, setting the groundwork for a diverse array of post-graduate careers.

Admissions

All applicants to the Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) are required to submit the general application requirements, which include:

• Academic Transcripts
• Test Scores (if required)
• Applicant Statements
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• Letters of Recommendation, and
• A non-refundable application fee.

Please see Public Humanities Initiative in Graduate Education for admission requirements and instructions specific to this program.

Program Requirements

This program requires the completion of 12 credits, comprised of the following:

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Required Courses
PUBHM-GA 1001	Introduction to the Public Humanities	4
PUBHM-GA 1101	Case Studies in the Public Humanities	4
Elective
Select one course from the approved list of departmental courses		4
Total Credits		12

Sample Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid

1st Semester/Term		Credits
PUBHM-GA 1001	Introduction to the Public Humanities	4
	Credits	4
2nd Semester/Term
PUBHM-GA 1101	Case Studies in the Public Humanities	4
	Credits	4
3rd Semester/Term
Elective		4
	Credits	4
	Total Credits	12

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:

1. Gain an appreciation of the distinctive public contributions to be made by their specific disciplines (for instance, through a course in the Classics department focused on cultural heritage policy, or the History department’s regular offering on the practice of public history) while at the same time conceiving those contributions as part of the broader societal impact historically achieved by the Humanities writ large.
2. Engage in cross-disciplinary study.
3. Develop a better understanding of career opportunities available to them. The program will better prepare students for a career at a range of cultural institutions by equipping them with the tools, theoretical frameworks, and possible models they may implement.

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