Post-Bachelor’s Certificate Program

The certificates are designed for all who wish to continue taking courses after they have earned a Bachelors degree. The program is open to all who wish to continue their formal study of History but do not plan to pursue another degree. The certificates are especially well suited to the needs of secondary and middle school history and social studies teachers. Those who possess a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Villanova University or any other accredited university are eligible. Applicants who hold degrees in other fields may also be admitted, subject to the approval of the history department’s Graduate Steering Committee.

The Post-Bachelor’s Certificate program can be tailored to the student’s specific needs. Students may choose from the history department’s regular course offerings on the basis of their own interests and needs. Students must complete 15 credits to be awarded a certificate. Students may earn multiple certificates.

The five available Certificates in history are:

  1. Graduate Study in History
  2. Graduate Study in American History
  3. Graduate Study in European History
  4. Graduate Certificate in Teaching Advanced History and Government
  5. Graduate Study in World History
Total Credits:
15

 

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In order that programs offered by Villanova University reflect current advances and additions to knowledge and upgraded professional requirements, Villanova University reserves the right to change programs and requirements without prior notice. Students generally are bound to the requirements in effect and published on the world wide web for the year in which their class begins its first year of study. Special requirements may be in effect for students who have left the University and are being readmitted. Students are advised to check with the web catalog or with their college offices regarding changes that may affect them. Additional academic information may be obtained from the various college offices and the web sites listed for the particular policies, programs and services found in this catalog.

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Program

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Graduate Certificate