Minor / Certificate in Holocaust Studies
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Offered by Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and LettersÌý The Joint Certificate/Minor in Holocaust Studies is a partnership between The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä in Jewish Studies, the Center for Peace, Justice and Human Rights (PJHR), and The Gutterman Family Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education (CHHRE).Ìý
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä OverviewÌý
The Certificate in Holocaust Studies for non-matriculated ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä, and the Minor in Holocaust Studies for matriculated ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä provides ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä with an in-depth understanding of the historical, cultural, and ethical dimensions of the Holocaust. Through interdisciplinary coursework, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä explore the origins and implementation of the Nazi genocide, its representation in literature, film, and art, and its lasting impact on memory, law, and human rights.Ìý The program prepares ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä to critically examine issues of antisemitism, racism, genocide, and historical trauma while developing strong research, analytical, and ethical reflection skills.Ìý This certificate/minor is an excellent complement for ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä pursuing careers or graduate education in:Ìý
- Education
- History
- Jewish Studies
- Museum and archival work
- Social justice and human rights
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä RequirementsÌý
Total Credits: 12Ìý
6 credits from Category 1: Holocaust-Specific CoursesÌý
6 credits from Category 2: Contextual/Related Courses or an additional 6 credits from Category 1Ìý Independent Study / Practicum: Students may take up to 3 credits in either JST 4905 (Directed Independent Study) or JST 4940 (Practicum), but not both.Ìý If offered as 1-credit courses, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä may repeat with program director approval (up to 3 credits total).Ìý
Category 1: Holocaust-Specific Courses (6 credits required)Ìý
| EUH 4465 – Hitler and Nazi GermanyÌý |
| FIL 4838 – Holocaust on Screen*Ìý |
| JST 3402 – History of Antisemitism*Ìý |
| JST 4701 – The HolocaustÌý |
| WOH 4244 – World War II Ìý |
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Category 2: Contextual / Related Courses (6 credits)Ìý
| AMH 3530 – History of American Immigration and EthnicityÌý |
| AMH 4231 – The U.S. in the Era of World War I and World War IIÌý |
| AML 4663 – Jewish-American LiteratureÌý |
| ANT 4006 – Human and Cultural RightsÌý |
| COM 4707 – Peace, Conflict, and Oral NarrativeÌý |
| EUH 3206 – 20th-Century Europe since World War IIÌý |
| EUH 3343 – 20th Century Europe to World War IIÌý |
| FIL 4037 – Film since the 1940sÌý |
| FIL 4886 – Jews in American Film and TelevisionÌý |
| HIS 3204 – History of Human RightsÌý |
| INR 4075 – The Politics of Human RightsÌý |
| JST 4425 – History of Zionism and the State of Israel, 1880–1990Ìý |
| LIT 4605 – Literature of War |
| PAX 3001 – Introduction to Peace StudiesÌý |
| SPC 4540 – PropagandaÌý |
| WOH 4405 – Gandhi and HitlerÌý |
| WST 4113 – Gender and Human RightsÌý |
| WST 4113 – Gender and Human RightsÌý |
| JST 4905 – Directed Independent StudyÌý |
| JST 4940 – PracticumÌý |
Notes:
Courses marked with * are new proposals and are expected to be available by Fall 2026.
Currently, FIL 4838 – Holocaust on Screen is offered as FIL 4930 (Special Topics).Ìý
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