Medieval and Early Modern Studies Graduate Certificate
Certificate Requirements:
The certificate is awarded to M.A. or Ph.D. students who successfully complete 4 graduate-level courses across disciplines (12 credits total) drawn from the list of available courses listed in the Catalog and below. Coursework must be approved by a MEMS advisor and include at least one course chosen from outside the student's department. No directed readings or independent studies will be accepted, but rarely-offered courses not listed below may be considered for approval.
Admissions:
Students must formally apply to the certificate program no later than the last semester they take a course that will count towards the certificate.
A student must be in good standing with their graduate degree program in order to participate in the certificate program. A graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is required for admission. The application process entails completing the online application and submitting materials required for the Second Language Studies (SLS) Certificate:
- A C.V. or Resume.
- A personal statement declaring your interest in Second Language Studies and its relationship to your graduate course of study and/or career objectives.
- 1 letter of recommendation from your graduate degree program.
- A KU Advising report in lieu of an official transcript.
Non-KU students or KU Alumni must have a previously completed advanced degree in an applicable field with a graduate GPA of 3.0 of higher. The application process entails completing the online application, paying the application fee, and submitting materials required for the Second Language Studies (SLS) Certificate:
- A C.V. or Resume.
- A personal statement declaring your interest in Second Language Studies and its relationship to your graduate course of study and/or career objectives.
- 2 letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic work or potential for graduate study.
- Official transcripts from any institutions where coursework related to study in your second language was completed.
Send official sealed transcripts to:
Graduate Admissions
1450 Jayhawk Blvd.
Strong Hall, Room 313
Lawrence, KS 66045
-or-
Students must formally apply to the certificate program no later than the last semester they take a course that will count towards the certificate.
A student must be in good standing with their graduate degree program in order to participate in the certificate program. A graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is required for admission. The application process entails completing the online application and submitting materials required for the Second Language Studies (SLS) Certificate:
- A C.V. or Resume.
- A personal statement declaring your interest in Second Language Studies and its relationship to your graduate course of study and/or career objectives.
- 1 letter of recommendation from your graduate degree program.
- A KU Advising report in lieu of an official transcript.
Non-KU students or KU Alumni must have a previously completed advanced degree in an applicable field with a graduate GPA of 3.0 of higher. The application process entails completing the online application, paying the application fee, and submitting materials required for the Second Language Studies (SLS) Certificate:
- A C.V. or Resume.
- A personal statement declaring your interest in Second Language Studies and its relationship to your graduate course of study and/or career objectives.
- 2 letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your academic work or potential for graduate study.
- Official transcripts from any institutions where coursework related to study in your second language was completed.
Send official sealed transcripts to:
Graduate Admissions
1450 Jayhawk Blvd.
Strong Hall, Room 313
Lawrence, KS 66045
-or-