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2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Medieval and Renaissance Studies Certificate


The program consists of 21 units selected in consultation with the program advisor in addition to four semesters (or equivalent) of foreign language study. The 21 units include 9 units of core classes in History, Literature, and Art History; 9 electives from at least two departments of study (departments may be the same as those for core classes); and 3 units of independent study.

Requirements*


  1. A bachelor’s degree with an approved major. Certificate may be completed prior to the completion of the B.A. requirement or while in the process of working toward an advanced degree.
  2. Consultation and approval of the program with a faculty advisor.
  3. Equivalent courses may be accepted in areas A, B, and C by the faculty advisor in consultation with the program director(s).
  4. Four semesters (six quarters) of appropriate foreign language study (or equivalent competence as determined by qualified CSULB faculty).

* Up to 6 units of study may be fulfilled with lower-division courses with the approval of the faculty advisor in consultation with the program director(s).​

Required core courses (9 units):


One of the following History upper division or graduate courses for 3 units:


One of the following Literature upper division or graduate courses for 3 units:


One of the following Art History upper division or graduate courses for 3 units:


Required elective courses (9 units):


Selected from at least two departments, from the following upper division or graduate courses (without repeating courses used in the required core). The courses chosen must substantially cover subject matter in medieval and Renaissance studies as those terms apply to different regions and cultures. Final decisions on acceptability of elective courses lie with the faculty advisor in consultation with the program director(s).

 

Required independent study course (3 units):


Directed research on a medieval or Renaissance topic in any of the following courses:

 

Note:


†With an approved medieval or Renaissance topic; to be determined after consultation with a program advisor. Courses with different topics may be repeated for credit after consultation with a program advisor.