Seton Hill University - A Leading Catholic LIberal Arts University in Greesburg Pennsylvania
Greensburg, Pa - Seton Hill University
Seton Hill University - Greensburg, PA
About Seton Hill Admissions Academics News & Events Athletics Student Life Campus Services Alumni Centers
Seton Hill University - Liberal Arts in Pennsylvania
Seton Hill University Seton Hill
Request Information
Seton Hill University - Liberal Arts in Pennsylvania
GRADUATE
GENOCIDE & HOLOCAUST STUDIES
  Program Benefits
  Admission Process
  Curriculum
  Scholarships & Aid
  Meet the Faculty
  Contact Us
Seton Hill University
Seton Hill University
Graduate Admissions
Laurel Komarny
Graduate & Adult Studies Program Advisor
Seton Hill University
1 Seton Hill Drive
Box 510F
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 838-4209 (phone)
(800) 826-6234 (toll free)
(724) 830-1294 (fax)
lkomarny@setonhill.edu
Seton Hill University
Seton Hill

Program of Study

In order to earn the graduate certificate in Genocide and Holocaust Studies, students must successfully complete 15 credits (typically five courses). Students are encouraged to select courses that are most appropriate to meeting their individual learning goals. All courses are offered online in eight-week sessions, and require interaction among class members and faculty through forums and chat rooms. Each semester, a different Special Topics course is offered that focuses on a particular aspect of genocide; students may take several of these courses. The one required course for all students is SO506 Genocide in Comparative Perspective.
GENOCIDE & HOLOCAUST STUDIES
Click on the course name to view the description.
CODE COURSE CREDITS
SO 506
Genocide in Comparative Perspective
Places the Holocaust and other cases of genocide in comparative and cultural context. Investigates factors that cause genocide, the use of survivor testimony in documenting genocide, and the role of the international community in responding to acts of genocide. ADP session 3. 3 credits.
 3
Plus 12 credits from:
ED 545
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: Student must be certified teacher or have completed an education methods course. Permission required. Master’s program session 6. Offered online. 3 credits.
 3
HU 505
Special Topic: Genocide & Holocaust
This course is offered to students who are pursuing the Certificate in Genocide and Holocaust Studies to complement campus events, address specialized areas of study, and promote study away from campus. ADP Session 4. 1-3 credits. Repeatable for credit.
HU 910
Research in Genocide & Holocaust
Provides opportunity to do significant research on a topic in the field of Holocaust and genocide studies. Research is guided by an appropriate faculty member. Fall and spring semesters. Offered online. Permission required. Prerequisite: SSO506. Repeatable for credit. 3 credits.
 3
RT 555
Christianity in Dialogue Judaism
A study of Christianity’s origins within Judaism, its gradual separation from and increasingly polemical stance toward its ‘mother religion’, and the return to a position of mutual respect and dialogue between the traditions since Vatican II. Offered as needed. Offered online. 3 credits.
3
Total Credits 15
PLEASE NOTE
HU910 Focused Research in Genocide and Holocaust Studies will be offered as an arranged course as needed. It may be taken in any session with prior approval of the Genocide and Holocaust Studies Program Director.
Proposed Master Block Schedule
Session I HU 505 Special Topics
Session II RT 555 Christianity in Dialogue with Judaism
Session III SO 506 Genocide in Comparative Perspective
Session IV HU 505 Special Topics
Session V ED545 Methods for Teaching the Holocaust
Seton Hill
Footer