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Institutional development · Teaching, learning and curriculum · Canada

McMaster launches certificate pairing history study with education careers

McMaster University's Department of History and its INSPIRE Office of Flexible Learning have launched a Concurrent Certificate in History and Education Studies for students eyeing teaching, museum and public history careers.

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Why it matters: McMaster students interested in teaching, museums or public history now have a certificate that combines historical study with education studies.

McMaster University said its Department of History has launched a Concurrent Certificate in History and Education Studies.

According to the university, the certificate was created in partnership with the INSPIRE Office of Flexible Learning and blends historical study with education studies.

The university said the certificate is aimed at students interested in teaching, museums, public history and other careers centred on history, learning and community engagement.

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Sarah Williamson, Teaching, Digital and AI Editor

McMaster students who want careers in teaching, museums or public history can now pursue a concurrent certificate that, according to the university, combines history with education studies; the offer comes jointly from the Department of History and the INSPIRE Office of Flexible Learning.

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