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Medieval and Renaissance Studies


Overview

Medieval and Renaissance studies programs focus on life in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance in Europe.

In this program students learn about medieval and Renaissance culture through the study of art, music, and literature. They also learn how modern civilization emerged from these eras.

Medieval and renaissance studies programs includes topics such as:

Schools

Community colleges and other two-year schools offer associate degree programs in medieval and renaissance studies. An associate degree usually takes two years to complete. After earning an associate degree students can transfer to a college or university for further study.

Several colleges and universities offer bachelor's degrees in medieval and renaissance studies. More schools offer a minor or concentration at the undergraduate level. A bachelor's degree usually takes about four years of full-time study.

A few universities offer graduate degree programs in medieval and renaissance studies. In many cases, medieval and Renaissance studies is offered as a concentration in other graduate programs and may be in the art history, philosophy, or English department. A master's degree typically requires two years of study beyond a bachelor's degree. Doctoral (PhD) degree programs usually require two or more years of study beyond the master's degree.

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Program Admission

You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

Graduate Admissions

Admission to graduate programs is competitive. You need a bachelor's degree, good grades, and good test scores.

Typical Course Work

Program Courses

This undergraduate program typically includes courses in the following subjects:

In addition, students take different courses depending on their interests. Some examples of courses are:

Graduate Program Courses

Although some schools offer graduate degrees in medieval and Renaissance studies, most offer certificates that you combine with graduate study in another area.

Graduate certificates in medieval and Renaissance studies typically include:

Graduate study in medieval and Renaissance studies typically includes:

Things to Know

A degree in medieval and Renaissance studies is a good starting point for further study in art history, English, philosophy, theology, and history.

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