M.A. in Holocaust and Genocide Studies
(*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 | ||
| Capstone Seminar | ||
| 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 Audit via RamPortal and consult their Graduate Coordinator. For more information, visit the Degree Audit FAQ webpage.
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 | |
