Deepen Your Understanding of the Modern World
The hybrid Graduate Certificate in Modern World History at Indiana University Southeast offers a focused exploration of global historical developments from the 18th century to the present. This program is ideal for secondary educators seeking qualifications to teach dual-credit or AP world history courses, as well as professionals working in education, museums, public service, or global organizations. With a combination of online coursework and face-to-face sessions, the program provides both flexibility and valuable faculty interaction and discussion.
Expand Your Historical Perspective
Courses cover topics such as global conflict, decolonization, industrialization, diplomacy, and transnational movements. You'll gain skills in historical analysis, primary source research, and academic writing while exploring how modern world events shape current global issues. The curriculum is designed to help you think critically about political, cultural, and social change across regions and time periods.
Learn in a Flexible Hybrid Format
The hybrid design of the graduate certificate program in Modern World History at IU Southeast allows you to complete much of the coursework online while benefiting from periodic in-person classes that deepen learning and foster discussion. This balance supports busy professionals who need flexibility without sacrificing quality or connection.
Certificate Information
120 Credit hours
Minimum culumulative GPA of 2.0
Hybrid (combination of in-person and online classes)
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.