U.S. History Certificate
The U.S. History Graduate Certificate provides CU Denver graduate students and the wider community the opportunity to explore topics in United States History while simultaneously learning professional skills in historical research and historical dissemination. This Certificate is designed for students interested in pursuing a graduate-level education in United States History and for professionals seeking accreditation and/or promotion in the fields of education, museums, historic preservation, government, law, and the arts.
The certificate can stand on its own or it can serve as a stepping stone to a Master's Degree in History.
Program Delivery
- This program has one on-campus requirement and the remainder of the certificate can be completed on campus or online.
Requirements
| Complete the following required courses: |
6 |
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Introduction to the Professional Study of History |
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Readings: Special Subjects in History 1 |
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Seminar: Special Subjects in History |
| Complete two of the following courses: |
6 |
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Core Themes in U.S. History |
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Race, Religion, and Belonging |
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Civil War and Reconstruction |
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Consumer Culture |
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Urban America |
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American West |
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Colorado Historic Places |
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History at Work: Public and Community History |
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Interpretation of History in Museums: Exhibits and Education |
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Introduction to Digital Studies |
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History of Sexuality |
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Crime, Policing, and Justice in American History |
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Women & Gender in US History |
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Red and Blue America: U.S. History, 1973-Present |
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| Total Hours |
12 |
- 1
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may be taken as an elective, if not taken in this category
Application Instructions
- Applicants must have a B.A. or B.S. degree.
- Students enrolled in the MA Program should contact graduate director Dr. Rachel Gross for instructions on declaring the certificate.
- Students seeking to apply for the certificate outside of the MA degree should apply directly with graduate admissions and also contact graduate director Dr. Rachel Gross for instructions upon admission.
Global History Certificate
The Global History Graduate Certificate provides CU Denver graduate students and the wider community the opportunity to explore topics in Global History while simultaneously learning professional skills in historical research and historical dissemination. This Certificate is designed for students interested in pursuing a graduate-level education in Global History and for professionals seeking accreditation and/or promotion in the fields of education, museums, historic preservation, government, law, and the arts.
The certificate can stand on its own or it can serve as a stepping stone to a Master's Degree in History.
Program Delivery
- This program has one on-campus requirement and the remainder of the certificate can be completed on campus or online.
Requirements
- Students must complete a minimum of 12 HIST credit hours.
- Students must complete all HIST credits for the certificate at the graduate (5000 or above) level.
- Students must earn a minimum grade of B- (2.7) in all courses completed at CU Denver and must achieve a minimum cumulative certificate GPA of 3.0. Courses taken using P+/P/F or S/U grading cannot apply to major requirements.
- Students must complete all HIST credits for the certificate with CU Denver faculty Elective Courses.
| Complete the following required courses: |
6 |
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Introduction to the Professional Study of History |
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Readings: Special Subjects in History |
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Seminar: Special Subjects in History |
| Complete two of the following elective courses: |
6 |
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Enlightenment and Revolution |
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Nations and Classes: 19th Century Europe |
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Age of Anxiety in Europe |
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Europe During the World Wars |
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Globalization in World History Since 1945 |
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Crisis and Transformation: Europe's 20th Century |
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Victorians and Victorianism |
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Britain and The Empire |
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The Atlantic Slave Trade: Africa, Caribbean and U.S. |
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Modern France: 1789 to the Present |
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Modern Germany |
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Post-War Germany |
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Travel Stories and Origins of Cultural Anthropology |
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History of Modern Science |
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Russia Since 1917 |
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Introduction to Digital Studies |
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Mexico and the United States: People and Politics on the Border |
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Modern China |
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African Struggle for Independence |
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The Modern Middle East |
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Islam in Modern History |
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The Vietnam War |
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Weapons of Mass Destruction |
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Global History of Energy |
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Explorers and Exploration |
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Oceans In History |
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| Total Hours |
12 |
Application Instructions
- Applicants must have a B.A. or B.S. degree.
- Students enrolled in the MA Program should contact graduate director Dr. Rachel Gross for instructions on declaring the certificate.
- Students seeking to apply for the certificate outside of the MA degree should apply directly with graduate admissions and also contact graduate director Dr. Rachel Gross for instructions upon admission.
Museum Studies Certificate
Museum studies curriculum rests at the center of the history department’s graduate program in public history—and has for thirty years. Our students take a series of courses on the history of museums, exhibits and education in history museums, and collections management. Students also take internships at History Colorado and other museums and historical societies, and a significant portion go on to work for these institutions or similar ones locally and across the country.
Students may take the Museum Studies Certificate independently or part of the Public History MA degree.
Upon successful completion of the certificate, students will:
- Understand the history of museums and theories behind exhibits, museum education, and care for historical objects, and digital museum methods
- Have hands-on experience curating exhibits, writing labels, interpreting artifacts, managing museum collections, and engaging in outreach and public programing
- Be familiar with the structure of history museum administration and business models
- Be familiar with issues of inclusions and diversity facing museums
- Have experience writing grants for museums and other cultural institutions
- Have collaborated with a range of professionals working in the world of museums
- Be familiar with local, national, and international museum organizations, and how to use them to find information and standards in the field.
Program Delivery
This certificate is an on-campus program.
Certificate Requirements
- Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours.
- Students must earn a minimum grade of B (3.0) in all course applied to the certificate and must achieve a minimum cumulative certificate GPA of 3.0. All graded attempts in required and elective courses are calculated in the certificate GPA. Courses taken using P+/P/F or S/U grading cannot apply to certificate requirements.
- Students must complete all coursework with CU Denver faculty.
- All prerequisites for program courses must be met.
- All requirements must be met within a seven-year period
Course List
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| Complete the following courses: |
9 |
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Management of Material Culture and Museum Collections |
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Interpretation of History in Museums: Exhibits and Education |
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Internship |
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| Select One Course: |
3 |
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American West |
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Colorado Historic Places |
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Historic Preservation |
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History at Work: Public and Community History |
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Introduction to Digital Studies |
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National Parks History |
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| Total Hours |
12 |
