Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Digital Public Humanities

The Digital Public Humanities certificate is a fully online graduate program that trains students to use digital tools in high demand in humanities careers. The program is a product of collaboration between the Department of History and Art History and the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media (RRCHNM), widely recognized as one of the leading digital humanities centers in the world.

Program Overview

The program consists of three courses designed specifically for students in this program, taught by full-time faculty in Mason's Department of History and Art History. The coursework provides students with the opportunity to create digital projects that enhance their professional portfolios, and following the coursework, students apply their skills in an internship coordinated remotely.

Program Details

• The program is part-time and fully online, allowing students to complete it while working full-time or pursuing a graduate degree elsewhere.
• Students move through the program as a cohort, taking three credits at a time over two years.
• The program is intended for anyone seeking a career as a humanities professional or for those who already have such careers but want to develop their digital skills.
• Graduates of the program have found jobs as teachers, librarians, editors, archivists, and college professors.

Why Choose George Mason?

• This two-year, fully online program was created by Mason's Department of History and Art History and the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media.
• Gain professional experience through an internship focused on applying skills learned from coursework.
• Learn from leading digital humanities scholars at the forefront of presenting and preserving history through digital media and technology at Mason's Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media.
• Acquire the skills and credentials to advance in a variety of careers, including education, museum and archival work, librarianship, journalism, and publishing.
• Combine theory and practice to develop skills in digital curation, writing, and content strategy, enhancing your professional portfolio through digital coursework.
• Learn digital research and presentation skills, including text mining, topic modeling, data visualization, and mapping.
• Network with fellow students, historians, and public history professionals from around the world, exploring innovative and effective ways to advance teaching and learning in the humanities through digital tools.
• Create a flexible academic schedule that fits your needs, as all required courses for this graduate certificate are available entirely online.
• Tuition: $735/credit (15 credits in the program).

HBCU-NMAAHC Scholarship Program

George Mason University, in partnership with the National Museum of African American History and Culture, offers two full scholarships for students or employees from HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). The scholarships pay all tuition costs for the program and provide a paid internship with NMAAHC. Candidates must have at least three years of professional experience in a field related to public history or have completed two semesters in an M.A. or PhD program in a humanities field.

Application Deadlines

• Priority Fall Deadline: May 15

Program Benefits

• The program provides a comprehensive education in digital public humanities, preparing students for careers in this field.
• The collaboration with the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media offers students access to leading scholars and professionals in the field.
• The fully online format allows students to complete the program from anywhere, providing flexibility and convenience.