Minor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies

Explore the complex causes and consequences of mass atrocities through the interdisciplinary Holocaust and Genocide Studies minor. You'll examine the Holocaust and other genocides through diverse legal, philosophical, historical, political, and literary lenses, developing vital analytical skills. As contemporary events underscore the devastating potential of conflict, this minor equips you to recognize and analyze the origins of mass atrocities.

A distinctive feature of this minor is its close affiliation with the Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Museum at Nova Southeastern University, providing unique pathways for student research and powerful hands-on learning experiences. This minor prepares you for impactful careers and graduate studies in fields such as conflict resolution, diplomacy, museum studies, and public history.

Core Courses (6 credits)
Credits
HIST 3140
The Holocaust (HIST 3140 / Credits: 3 )
3
HIST 4700
Genocide in the 20th Century and Beyond (HIST 4700 / Credits: 3 )
3
Select 3 courses from the following options (9 credits)
Credits
HIST 4950 or INST 4950 or LGST 4950 or POLS 4950
Internship (HIST 4950 or INST 4950 or LGST 4950 or POLS 4950 / Credits: 3 )
3
HIST 4990 or HUMN 4990 or INST 4990 or LGST 4990 or LITR 4990 or PHIL 4990 or POLS 4990*
Independent Study *Independent study must be in topic related to the minor. (HIST 4990 or HUMN 4990 or INST 4990 or LGST 4990 or LITR 4990 or PHIL 4990 or POLS 4990* / Credits: 3 )
3
HONR 2000L
Ideologies in the Twentieth Century (HONR 2000L / Credits: 3 )
3
LGST 4410
International Law (LGST 4410 / Credits: 3 )
3
LGST 4420
War Crimes (LGST 4420 / Credits: 3 )
3
LITR 2130
Contemporary Memoir (LITR 2130 / Credits: 3 )
3
PHIL 3300
Ethics of War and Peace (PHIL 3300 / Credits: 3 )
3

The academic program and curriculum requirements listed on this page are from the NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog. Students are bound by policies and curricula published in the catalog in effect the semester they enter the university, unless an agreement is made with appropriate NSU administration officials allowing them to abide by policies published in a later catalog.

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