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Why Choose the Digital Humanities?​

Digital Humanities is an interdisciplinary field that uses computational tools to explore human culture, history, art, and media.

In the Digital Humanities Summer Minor or Certificate Program, we’ll show you how tools like data visualization, text analysis, and digital storytelling can help you explore big questions about culture, history, art, and media in totally new ways. 

If you’re coming from the humanities, you’ll learn digital tools to analyze and present your research in new ways. If you’re coming from the sciences or tech, you’ll gain the critical and cultural perspective to apply your skills to human questions.Come explore the possibilities with us.

Through our program, you'll:​

  • Analyze Vast Textual Data: Quickly sift through extensive collections using advanced text analysis techniques.​

  • Create Dynamic Visual Narratives: Present your research through compelling visual formats that captivate and inform.​

  • Design Interactive Digital Projects: Develop projects on digital platforms that engage users and offer interactive experiences.​



Digital Humanities Minor

The Digital Humanities Minor consists of two required courses and three elective courses taught in two consecutive, six-week summer sessions. Once the two core courses are completed, any three electives will satisfy the minor. The minor may be completed in one summer or more. No prior experience is necessary.

(For UC Berkeley Undergraduates)

Digital Humanities Certificate

The Certificate in Digital Humanities consists of two required courses and three elective courses taught in two consecutive- six-week summer sessions. Once the required core courses are completed, any three electives will satisfy the requirements of the certificate. The certificate can be completed in one summer or more. No prior experience is necessary.