Early Modern Studies — certificate - University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)

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Sharpen your understanding of historical people, places, and events. And make interdisciplinary connections between early modern art, literature, theatre, history, and philosophy.</p> <p>You can choose from a selection of Early Modern Studies courses on topics related to art history, English, history, political science, philosophy, and theatre to complement and enhance your program of study.</p></p> <div class="call-to-action"> <a class="btn btn-success btn-lg call-to-action-btn" onClick="_gaq.push(['_trackEvent', 'click', 'landing page', 'early-modern-studies']);" title="Get the details" href="/history/programs/early-modern-studies-certificate/" target="_blank">Get the details</a> </div> </div> <div class="row"></div>  <div id="career-outlook" class="col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-lg-6" style="float:right; background-color:#00703c;"> <h2>Career Outlook for Early Modern Studies</h2> <p>A certificate in Early Modern Studies adds value to your résumé by providing the foundation necessary to pursue careers in a wide range of academic, public, and private sectors within the social sciences. The certificate is also useful if you plan a career in education, want to pursue graduate studies (including museum or archival studies), or work in a field where written and visual communication is key.</p> <p>According to Work BC, the Provincial median salary of professionals working in the social sciences and humanities sector is $64,342 per annum. Many of these professionals work as archaeologists, geographers, historians, linguists, political scientists, and sociologists.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <footer id="footer-area"> <div class="copyright"> <div class="container"> <img src="https://www.ufv.ca/media/2015/brand/ufv-mini.jpg" width="125" height="46" style="margin-top:15px;" alt="UFV - University of the Fraser Valley" id="ufv-acro"> <p>University of the Fraser Valley <br>33844 King Road, Abbotsford BC, Canada V2S 7M8 <BR>Tel: 604-504-7441 </div> </div> </footer> </body> </html>

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Early Modern Studies — certificate - University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)