This certificate is jointly offered by the Department of History; Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Gerontology; and Department of Languages, Cultures and Religions. Unearth various aspects of life in the ancient past in this interdisciplinary certificate. Working across academic departments and colleges, students will explore the history, literature, archaeology, religion, and philosophy of premodern societies and cultures from around the world. In attaining this certificate, students will be introduced to a variety of intellectual and disciplinary approaches employed in the study of “Ancient Worlds.” Topics may include: the history of ancient Egypt, Asia, or Latin America, archaeology of North America, classical mythology and philosophy, and the religions of the Ancient Near East and Roman civilizations. This certificate sets students up for success in a wide range of activities, including graduate programs and fellowships in classics, ancient history, archaeology, religious studies, and/or museum studies; and is a unique enhancement for students interested in law, arts, sciences, and medicine. This certificate may benefit students working towards careers in law, business, consulting, politics/government work, archives, museums, education, public humanities, archaeology, publishing, and more.
This certificate is administered by the Department of History.