Overview
The Medieval and Early Modern Studies Institutional Certificate of Proficiency allows students to build their knowledge of the history, art, literature, material cultures, religions, and philosophical traditions of the human societies that existed from the 500s CE to the 1800s CE. It emphasizes how the historical developments of medieval and early modern periods continue to influence our world today. It teaches students to recognize and critically engage with the ways that medieval and early modern histories, cultures, and symbols are alluded to, appropriated, and deployed in contemporary popular culture and political discourses.
Career Application
Graduates who earn this certificate will be able to speak and write knowledgably on topics relating to the global medieval and early modern past and on the usages of that past in present. They will acquire skills in foreign languages, research, critical reading, and argumentative writing that will be transferrable to a range of jobs in law, business, government, education, and public history. They will learn how to interpret complex bodies of specialized data and make their findings understandable to non-specialist audiences.
Alumni Advice
Aaron Andersen
On Friday, February 19, CHaSS students had the opportunity to hear from Aaron Andersen, a Senior Partner at Cicero Group.
Nate Alder
With more than 25 years of experience, Nate Alder is a litigator and trial attorney with Christensen & Jensen, a top-rated Salt Lake City law firm, and currently focused on catastrophic personal injury and commercial litigation.
Rev. Dr. Fatimah Salleh
Rev. Dr. Fatimah Salleh recently shared her experiences following graduating from CHaSS and founding A Certain Work, an organization dedicated to educating on issues of faith, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Value of an Inclusive Education
Listen in as several alumni of color reflect on their time at USU and discuss its impact on their careers. Learn from their professional experiences to consider how multicultural education affects students at USU.
Nathaniel Woodward
CHaSS Outreach Coordinator and Pre-Law Advisor are teaming up to bring you a series of conversations with alumni working in legal careers. Join us each month as we explore various opportunities and aspects of the legal profession.
Ted Twinting
CHaSS Alumn, Ted Twinting (History & French) talks to students about the challenges he faced after graduating and how he found his career using the skills he learned in college.
Young Alums Panel
Young alums give advice and information about career options post-graduation at our Alumni Lunch Series.
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