Graduate Certificate in History (Online)

Build Graduate-Level History Skills and Credentials

The Graduate Certificate in History at Indiana University Southeast helps you expand your historical understanding and analytical abilities without committing to a full graduate degree. Whether you’re a current teacher aiming to qualify for dual-credit instruction or a professional seeking to deepen your knowledge of the past, this certificate offers a focused, flexible path to your goals.

Focus on American or World History

You’ll explore key developments in American and World History through graduate-level courses that emphasize primary source research, historical interpretation, and advanced writing. Learn how to analyze complex historical events and connect them to today’s issues while gaining insights into political, cultural, and social movements. The curriculum supports your interests and allows you to tailor your learning experience toward your professional or academic goals.

Designed for Working Professionals

This certificate program is ideal for licensed teachers seeking to meet Higher Learning Commission requirements for dual-credit teaching or for professionals interested in public history, museums, or cultural organizations. With courses offered through IU Online and IU Southeast’s expert faculty, you can complete coursework on a schedule that works for you, without putting your career on hold.

Application and tuition information

Online application

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Tuition information

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Certificate Information

120 Credit hours
Minimum culumulative GPA of 2.0
100% Online

Certificate requirements

Please visit the IU Southeast Bulletin website for specific certificate requirements.

Career information

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), undergraduate certificates are a great way to fast-track your career in an affordable way.

When time and money are a major concern, certificates allow recipients to gain skills in their field of choice in a relatively short period of time, usually less than a year, and for a price that won’t break the bank.

Many of IU Southeast’s certificate programs are stackable – meaning that you can use the credit hours earned for your certificate toward an associate or bachelor degree program.

Kentucky residents

Kentucky students are part of our IU Southeast family. In fact, students from ten Kentucky counties receive in-state tuition through our reciprocity program, students from non-reciprocity Kentucky counties qualify for reduced tuition through our Indiana Partner Program, and all Kentucky students may qualify for the KEES Match Scholarship! Learn more about the advantages of attending IU Southeast, including the lowest four-year tuition rate in the region, staying close to home while you earn your degree, and the unique experience only IU Southeast can offer.

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