Certificate in Medieval & Early Modern Studies

Our students become well-rounded critical thinkers who understand how studying the medieval and early modern periods can complement a study of period, nation, language and discipline, and who are well prepared to launch careers in business, diplomatic service, government, publishing or academia.

Our undergraduate certificate in medieval and early modern studies allows students to cross boundaries of period, nation, language and discipline while gaining insight on the period from circa 400 to circa 1800 in a global context. With an interdisciplinary approach, students are encouraged to explore interdepartmental study while customizing their certificate programs to their interests.

  • Learn how the study of the medieval and early modern periods in tandem sheds new light on each
  • Refine your analytical and linguistic skills 
  • Complement your undergraduate studies with a certificate

 

Top Green College

(Princeton Review, 2025)

 

No. 46 among public universities in the country

(U.S. News & World Report, 2026)

 

5 Nobel Laureates

Since 1989

Gain learning opportunities through our on-campus Center for Medieval and Early Modern Studies, which facilitates and encourages interdepartmental study and teaching

Further your education with monthly lectures, colloquia and faculty work-in-progress talks

Learn from acclaimed faculty from multiple disciplines across the university

Be successful.

This certificate allows you enter the workforce with an understanding of people and society within a historical context.

 

Develop foundational skills and knowledge that can help prepare you for graduate school in history or law

 

Work in business, diplomatic service, government, publishing or academia

 

Broaden your employment possibilities in combination with the skills you learn in your major area of study

Academic Plan & Requirements

Students must complete at least 24 credits of approved coursework, including multiple history of world art courses and several humanities courses.

Students who pursue the undergraduate certificate in medieval and modern studies are free to take a variety of courses offered in numerous departments across the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØcampus. Students can tailor the certificate to meet their intellectual interests in the study of premodern Europe and its global influence.

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