Monroe Community College

Microcredential in

Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Studies

Registration is completed with Monroe Community College.

Monroe Community College

Online

Online

Delivery

2 Semesters

Estimated time to complete

55 Hours

Instruction hours

$1,575.00

Estimated cost*

What you'll learn

Learn from the past to build a better future. This Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Studies microcredential provides you with the opportunity to complete sustained inquiry into the Holocaust, genocide, and human rights. You will study the geographic, historical, literary, and psychological contexts of genocide and human rights. The curriculum is foundational in advancing an understanding and application of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Successful completion of this microcredential provides deep knowledge and skills. You will be able to recognize the necessary preconditions for genocide and human rights violations, make connections between past and present events, apply critical thinking skills to issues of global relevance, and utilize your knowledge to become advocates for human rights. Credits earned in this microcredential are applicable to several associate degrees as described below.

An online microcredential from Monroe Community College (55 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Monroe Community College.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

Section 1:

Open

What you can earn

Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Studies Microcredential (Digital Badge)

Skills covered

Critical Thinking and Reasoning

Information and Media Literacy

Global Awareness and Understanding

Holocaust and Genocide History and Geography

Holocaust and Genocide Literature and Writings

Psychology of Evil and Genocide

Human Rights

Social Justice

Diversity

Equity

Inclusion

Accountability

Values and Ethics

Civic Discourse and Engagement

Civic Responsibility and Democratic Participation

Empathy and Perspective-Taking

Leadership and Advocacy

Funding opportunities

You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.

Workforce Development Grant (Grant)

State workforce grant for non-credit training in high-need fields.

Who qualifies: New York State residents 18 and older.

* Estimated cost

Each campus will confirm final costs.