M.A. in Holocaust and Genocide Studies
College of Arts and Humanities
(*Note: As of Winter 22/23, this program is no longer accepting new students.)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Phase I - Core Content | ||
| HIS 523 | History of Germany | 3 |
| HIS 543 | Jews In Modern European History | 3 |
| HIS 545 | The Holocaust | 3 |
| HIS 546 | Genocide In Modern History | 3 |
| Phase II - Electives | ||
| Select four courses from the following: | 12 | |
| Communication & Persuasive Influence | ||
| Rhetoric And Leadership | ||
| Communication & Conflict Resolution | ||
| Criminological Theory | ||
| Topical Seminar in Criminal Justice | ||
| Sociological Foundations Of Education | ||
| Impact of Holocaust on Lit and Film | ||
| Racism, Bigotry, Prejudice | ||
| Nationalism & Democracy: 1815-1914 | ||
| Europe Since 1914 | ||
| Final Solution | ||
| Asocials And The Holocaust | ||
| Women And The Holocaust | ||
| Directed Readings in European History | ||
| Seminar in European History | ||
| Field Studies In History | ||
| Ethical Theories | ||
| Bioethics | ||
| Independent Studies in Philosophy | ||
| Advanced Social Psychology | ||
| Multicultural Psychology | ||
| Phase III - Thesis or NonThesis Options | ||
| Select one of the following: | 6 | |
| Thesis Option | ||
| Thesis I: Research | ||
Oral thesis defense | ||
| NonThesis Option | ||
| Research paper in one of the following: | ||
| The Holocaust | ||
| Genocide In Modern History | ||
| Seminar in American History | ||
| Seminar in European History | ||
| Seminar in History of non-Western World | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | ||
| Communication & Persuasive Influence | ||
| Rhetoric And Leadership | ||
| Communication & Conflict Resolution | ||
| Criminological Theory | ||
| Topical Seminar in Criminal Justice | ||
| Sociological Foundations Of Education | ||
| Impact of Holocaust on Lit and Film | ||
| Nationalism & Democracy: 1815-1914 | ||
| Europe Since 1914 | ||
| Final Solution | ||
| Asocials And The Holocaust | ||
| Women And The Holocaust | ||
| Directed Readings in European History | ||
| Seminar in European History | ||
| Field Studies In History | ||
| Ethical Theories | ||
| Bioethics | ||
| Independent Studies in Philosophy | ||
| Advanced Social Psychology | ||
| Multicultural Psychology | ||
| Written comprehensive examination in the core content (Phase I) | ||
| Oral examination | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 30 | |
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via my WCU and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| HIS 543 | Jews In Modern European History | 3 |
| HIS 523 | History of Germany | 3 |
| Non-History Elective, from Phases II and III | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| History and Non-History Electives, from Phases II and III | 6 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| HIS 545 | The Holocaust | 3 |
| Non-History Elective, from Phases II and III | 3 | |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIS 546 | Genocide In Modern History | 3 |
| History and Non-History Electives, from Phases II and III | 6 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
