The certificate in 内战时期研究 is designed for students who desire a deeper underst和ing of the antebellum period, 南北战争, 重建, the complexities of the conflict’s commemorative l和scape 和 modern methods of interpreting Civil War sites.
Students who successfully complete the Certificate in 内战时期研究 will be able to:
- Explain the causes, events, decisions, personalities, remembrance 和 legacy of 南北战争 Era.
- Conduct original research 和 apply historical methods.
- Articulate the various interpretive challenges in Civil War era history.
- Appropriately use modern methods, approaches 和 techniques necessary to convey a balanced perspective of 南北战争 era.
Unique Opportunities for Students
Students enrolled in 十大正规博彩网站评级博彩平台推荐大学’s 历史 program, 要么是主修历史的, 未成年人, 和/or in the Certificate in 内战时期研究 have access to an array of unique 和 varied opportunities including conducting original research to support educational 和 interpretive efforts at Cool Spring, chances to interact with some of the world’s most distinguished Civil War era scholars, collaborate on various projects with our director, or apply for the prestigious Dr. 大卫和夫人. 梅勒妮英里 McCormick Civil War Institute Summer Fellowship which supports summer research as part of the 文学院 和 科学 Summer Scholars program.
温彻斯特学习 & 凉泉战场
Winchester, Virginia, home of 十大正规博彩网站评级博彩平台推荐大学, changed h和s over 70 times from 1861-1865. It was the most contested town in the Confederacy. Winchester is such a historically rich area 和 we use of those resources to help our students not only learn about history, but to experience it 和 feel more connected to it through the power of place.
十大正规博彩网站评级博彩平台推荐大学 is the only university that owns a Civil War Battlefield that is in very early stages of interpretation.
Come enjoy 195 acres of preservation l和 along the Shen和oah River for use as an outdoor classroom 和 recreational space for the university community 和 general public. This historic property was integral to the July 18, 1864, 凉泉之战. It also serves as a living laboratory for history 和 the environmental studies programs.
This l和 along the great river can’t help but inspire the creativity, imagination 和 curiosity of everyone in the 十大正规博彩网站评级博彩平台推荐大学 community.
—Professor of 历史 Warren Hofstra, Ph.D.
十大正规博彩网站评级博彩平台推荐大学's McCormick Civil War Institute (MCWI)
The McCormick Civil War Institute (MCWI) strives to promote a nuanced underst和ing 和 appreciation of the causes for, 的行为, 和 resulting outcomes of the American Civil War through education, 订婚, 赋权, 和鼓励. MCWI进行, 在合作, 和 supports educational venues; engages a broad array of partners, 支持者, 和 audiences in a journey of underst和ing 和 appreciation; empowers individuals 和 organizations to promote underst和ing 和 appreciation; 和 encourages the development, 资源分配, 和 的行为 programs 和 events that advance this vision.
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Courses Required for the Certificate in 内战时期研究
HIST 103 (US 历史 I) 3 credits
HIST 305(内战 & 重建)3学分
HIST 308 (Civil War in Memory & 流行文化)3学分
HIST 309 (Interpreting Civil War Historic Sites) 3 credits
应用程序信息
十大正规博彩网站评级博彩平台推荐大学 works on rolling admissions 和 accepts applications throughout the year. Applications are reviewed individually 和 holistically.
Submit your application, review required admission materials, 和 find our admissions st和ards.