Introduction
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.
Upon successful completion of the certificate, students will:
- Be able to pursue independent historical research projects
- Be able to analyze debates among historians
- Be able to analyze historical documents and develop arguments from them
Program Delivery
This program has one on-campus requirement and the remainder of the certificate can be completed on campus or online.
Declaring This Certificate
Applicants must have a B.A. or B.S. degree.
Interested students must register their intent to complete the certificate with the History Department Graduate Advisor, Ryan Crewe (Ryan.Crewe@ucdenver.edu). Students already enrolled in a graduate program at CU Denver can begin their certificate work at any point during their studies. Non-degree students must apply to the university as a non-degree seeking student.
General Requirements
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