The graduate certificate in digital public humanities is a fully online program that trains students in a wide range of digital tools that are in increasingly high demand in humanities careers. Students will use these tools in developing their own digital projects, thus enhancing their professional portfolio.
VA Benefits are no longer approved for this program. Some of the required courses are handled through CPE via contracts; these are not certifiable. If you opt into this program, please be aware that you will not be certified to the VA for your education benefits. This program is in the process of being removed from the VA sites to alleviate confusion.
Admissions
Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in Graduate Admissions. For information specific to the graduate certificate in Digital Public Humanities, see Application Requirements and Deadlines.
Policies
For policies governing all certificates, see AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates.
Certificate Requirements
Total credits: 15
This certificate may be pursued on a part-time basis only.
Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.
Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 680 | Introduction to Digital Humanities | 3 |
| HIST 689 | Teaching and Learning History in the Digital Age | 3 |
| HIST 694 | Digital Public History | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Internship Requirement
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Six credits of | 6 | |
| Internship in Applied History | ||
| Total Credits | 6 | |