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History - Special Topics

The graduate certificates program in history is for individuals who would like to expand their competence and knowledge in a particular area of history.

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Description

Dive Deeper into Your Interests

Designed for graduate students already pursuing a master's degree, this program offers an opportunity for you to further specialize in a particular area of history. Offering flexibility based upon the specific needs or interests of students, the graduate certificates emphasize specialization and depth of knowledge in a specific area of interest.

This flexibility in what you study also gives you freedom in how you can apply this knowledge in your career plans. From advocating, to archiving to teaching, this program will leave you prepared to take what you've learned and share it with those around you in impactful ways.

Those who choose to pursue a graduate certificate in history have 12 special topics to choose from:

No matter which 15-credit certificate you choose to pursue, you will gain a valuable insight into your area of emphasis. This addition to your studies will also make an impressive complement to your master's degree — helping set you apart from other job candidates post-graduation.

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Program Details

Degree Types

Certificate

Degree Level graduate

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College College of Arts and Sciences

Department

History Department

Campus

Eau Claire

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Exceptional Faculty

UW-Eau Claire is known for its top-notch faculty, including those you'll learn from while working toward your certificate. In fact, two of our history professors have been recipients of Wisconsin Professor of the Year awards. The history department also was a recent recipient of the University of Wisconsin Regents Teaching Excellence Award for Academic Departments and Programs.

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Opportunities for Research

UW-Eau Claire has a strong reputation for undergraduate research — and those opportunities only continue to grow and evolve for graduate students! Ask a research question within your study concentration, then apply what you're learning as you discover new aspects of your area of interest.

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24 Programs To Choose From

Whether you want to work in a museum, explore a particular area of history, or teach social studies — you have come to the right place.

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Requirements for Admission to the History - Special Topics Graduate Certificate

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including a minimum of nine hours in history at the college level.
An overall GPA of 3.00, or 3.15 in the second half of all undergraduate work.
A letter of intent, in which you explain your goals and expectations, as well as the area of history in which you wish to concentrate.

Curriculum

Curriculum throughout the history graduate certificate is completely chosen by you. You can dive deeper into the history of the United States, explore the complex stories and tensions within race and ethnic history, or consider ways to share historical lessons with broader audiences through public history. Whichever path you choose, the certificate's curriculum is yours to mold into the program that will best serve you and your exciting career aspirations.

Learn more about the history - special topics graduate certificates in the UWEC course catalog.

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