Requirements for Completion of the Minor

There are no special requirements for admission into the program. There are no special minimum grade requirements beyond those required by the University for graduation. While there are no special requirements for admission into the minor, students must take and pass a minimum of 20 credits—five courses, each of which is four credits—related to the minor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, including two (2) required courses: GSS 2240, The Holocaust and GAH 2114, Perspectives on Genocide. A minimum of three (3) additional courses in Holocaust and Genocide Studies beyond the two (2) required courses must be completed. These should be selected from the list of courses provided below.  

Faculty in the Holocaust & Genocide Studies Minor program

Declaration of Minor: Step-by-Step guide

Students who wish to declare a minor in Holocaust and Genocide studies should complete a "Change of Major/Minor" form through their student go-portal. A step-by-step process is provided below: 

1. Go to www.stockton.edu
2. Click the "go" icon in the upper right corner of the website
3. Enter your go-portal login credentials 
4. Click "Student Services"
5. Under "Student Tools" on the left side of the webpage, click the "Change of Major/Minor" link. 
6. Complete the Google form

If you have any questions, contact your preceptor or the Holocaust & Genocide Studies Minor Coordinator, Judith Vogel (Judith.Vogel@stockton.edu). 

Special Opportunities for Students in the Holocaust & Genocide Studies Minor

Undergraduates studying for the minor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies are eligible to apply to The Richard Stockton University Foundation for special undergraduate scholarships and book awards specifically designated for students interested in the study of the Holocaust. These include the George Greenman Memorial Scholarship, the Marsha Grossman Scholarship, the Chipkin Memorial Scholarship and the Koopman-van de Kar Scholarship. 

A regional Holocaust Resource Center, co-sponsored by the University and the Federation of Jewish Agencies of Atlantic and Cape May Counties, is housed in the Stockton University Library. Opened in 1990, the Center serves as a focal point for the study of the Holocaust and other genocides. The Center houses artifacts and oral histories, in addition to many books, videos and other resources. Students are able to serve an internship for academic credit at the Holocaust Resource Center. The Center is easily accessible. Its trained and experienced staff is available to provide guidance.

Stockton has very strong library and media collections in the area of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, augmented by a recent substantial grant for the further development of our print, media and audio-visual holdings.

The Ida E. King Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Holocaust and Genocide Studies brings to Stockton on a rotating basis, for one or two semesters each year, scholars of international renown to teach about the Holocaust and other genocides and to pursue scholarly work in their field.
 

Faculty who teach in the area of Holocaust and Genocide Studies come from a variety of disciplines and from various schools of the University. In addition, several half-time faculty members hold appointments in Holocaust and Genocide Studies. In addition to the Undergraduate Minor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Stockton also offers a Master of Arts degree in Holocaust and Genocide Studies.

Opportunities for relevant overseas study are available through Stockton’s Coordinator of International Education. Stockton students may also undertake credit-bearing study visits (combined with subsequent independent studies) during the winter break or in the summer. Scholarships to help defray part of the cost of such study are often available.