Program Overview
The Holocaust and Genocide Studies at West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a MA programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Holocaust and Genocide Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 10,875 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,245 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: West Chester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Holocaust and Genocide Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- History of Germany
- Jews In Modern European History
- The Holocaust
- Genocide In Modern History
- Communication & Persuasive Influence
- Rhetoric And Leadership
- Communication & Conflict Resolution
- Topical Seminar in Criminal Justice
- Sociological Foundations Of Education
- Literature Of The Holocaust
- German for Reading
- Racism, Bigotry, Prejudice
- Nationalism & Democracy: 1815-1914
- Europe Since 1914
- Final Solution
- Asocials And The Holocaust
- Women And The Holocaust
- Directed Readings in European History
- Seminar in European History
- Field Studies In History
- Ethical Theories
- Bioethics
- Independent Studies in Philosophy
- Advanced Social Psychology
- Multicultural Psychology
- Psychology of Group Processes
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 10,875 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,245 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 10,875 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,245 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact West Chester University of Pennsylvania directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, United States
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