Program in Genocide and Holocaust Studies at Seton Hill


If learning and studying about genocide and more specifically the Holocaust intrigue you or if you recognize that genocide is a critical issue, still plaguing many areas of our world and that as global citizens we are all witness to the horrors of genocide, this may just be the program for you.
The minor in Genocide and Holocaust Studies is available to undergraduates, while a certificate is available to all graduate and adult studies students.
Benefits of the program
  • Courses offered online to include international students and professors
  • Participants gain a deep understanding and appreciation of the subject matter without committing to a full 36-credit or more master's program.
  • Opportunities to study abroad (e.g., Poland and Israel) are presented at time appropriate for working professionals.
  • Coursework raises fundamental, ethical and moral questions, ones that are still pressing today.
Required Classes
  •  HY225 World War II
  •  SO306 Genocide in Comparative Perspective
Nine credits from:
  • ED345 Methods for Teaching the Holocaust
  • HU205 Special Topics in Genocide and Holocaust Studies
  • HU430 Internship
  • RT355 Christianity in Dialogue with Judaism
Minimum Total Credits: 15
Course Desriptions
ED345 Methods for Teaching the Holocaust
Students will learn teaching methodologies for presenting Holocaust history and information to achieve a variety of objectives. Summer. Offered online. Prerequisite: ED201 or equivalent. Permission required. 3 credits.
HU205 Special Topics in Genocide and Holocaust Studies
This course complements campus events, addresses specialized areas of study, and promotes study away from campus. Sessions I and IV. 1-3 credits.
HU430 Internship
By arrangement. Repeatable for credit. Permission required. Variable credit.
HY225 World War II
World War II transformed all world relationships in just over a decade. This course traces the rise of prewar tensions and of expansionistic pressures, followed by in-depth discussion of the political, social, and military consequences of war. The course will give particular attention to state violence against civilians, especially the Holocaust or German-instigated murder of European Jews. Fall semester. Offered online. 3 credits.
Visit the Program's Website for more information about the course descriptions, course schedule, application process, financial assistance and more.
September 30, 2008
Posted by NCCHE
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