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Holocaust and Genocide Studies

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"I can't say enough about how nurturing Gratz professors are. In many ways, these folks believe in us before we fully believe in ourselves."

—Michael Denning, Ph.D. student

 

Online Ph.D., M.A., and Graduate Certificate

Gratz College offers the following options for graduate work in Holocaust and Genocide Studies:

  • Ph.D. in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (48 credits)

  • A combined M.A. to Ph.D. program in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (75 credits)

  • Master of Arts in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (36 credits)
  • Graduate Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (12 credits)

The program is designed for educators in public and private schools, museum and education center staff, military and college instructors, descendants of victims who speak in the community, and others who are interested in Holocaust and Genocide research, education, advocacy and prevention.

Students in this program share a passionate commitment for learning about the worst impulses of mankind and the most egregious examples of genocide in modern history in hopes of creating awareness and preventing such events from occurring again. Gratz offers over 35 courses that address the Holocaust, its contemporary significance, and the broader phenomenon of genocide in modern times, including the cases of Armenia, Cambodia, the Balkans, the Holodomor, Rwanda, and the Native American genocides.

 

Picture above: Karen Lerman, current Ph.D. student, educating visitors at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York.
 

Academics

The Holocaust and Genocide Studies program provides a broad curriculum, a rigorous course of study, and opportunities for deep reflection about the human capacity to subjugate, oppress, and murder those who are defined as inferior and yet a threat. 

Students learn from their own research and reflection, from classmates who bring knowledge and perspective to the courses, and from a faculty carefully chosen for their specific scholarship and expertise in various areas of the field.  

Online courses run in 8-week accelerated sessions in an asynchronous (on-demand) format all year round for maximum flexibility. 

Please see more information under Program Paths.

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Program Director

AYAL FEINBERG, PH.D.

The study of the Holocaust, genocide and human rights has never been more important. I am proud to oversee our discipline-leading program where Gratz students generate the highest quality scholarship and develop innovative educational and advocacy programs positively impacting communities around the world. Do not hesitate to reach out to me to learn more about our degree programs!

Meet Our affiliate Faculty

Gratz College is privileged to have some of the most distinguished scholars in the field as part-time professors in the Holocaust and Genocide Studies program. A diverse faculty is essential to cover the range of historical content, unique aspects of each genocide, and the shared themes across the discipline. Gratz College professors have published critical research works, won numerous awards, and presented widely at scholarly conferences. We are proud to have a faculty that can offer the most comprehensive list of course topics ranging from “The Role of Muslims and the Holocaust” to “The Psychology and Sociology of Altruism and Rescue.”

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from our alumni

“I can't believe it's over! My experience in the MAHGS program is full of superlatives. The professors were all fantastic and guided us through the material in expert fashion. The work was challenging, but I got through it okay and learned a lot. I am generally a pretty reserved person, but engaging with my fellow students online worked well...It was fascinating to read other people's point of view. That definitely enriched my studies because we had colleagues from such different backgrounds that saw things that I never would have noticed on my own. 

I've been telling people that I have no idea how I finished my thesis, but in reality, I did it one day at a time. I focused on what I wanted to accomplish that one day, and before I knew it, I was approaching its completion."

—john damond, mahgs '23