Who is eligible to enroll?
Courses are open to all UC Berkeley students as well as visitors, including all University of California students, out of state students currently enrolled in a college or junior college, college graduates, as well as international visitors around the world.
The Minor is only available to undergraduate UC Berkeley students. Graduate and non-Berkeley students may complete the Digital Humanities Certificate.
Are there any prerequisites?
No, there are no prerequisites to enrolling in Digital Humanities courses.
Can I complete the minor/certificate over more than one summer?
Yes, students may complete the minor or certificate in one summer or over multiple summers.
What does the program entail?
The minor consists of two required courses and three elective courses, taught over two consecutive six-week summer sessions. Once the core courses are completed, any three electives will satisfy the minor requirements. The program can be completed in one summer or extended over multiple summers.
What is the difference between the minor and certificate?
The Summer Minor in Digital Humanities is available to current UC Berkeley students upon successful completion of the 5 required courses.
The Digital Humanities Certificate is available to non-Berkeley students only. The academic requirements for the certificate are identical to the requirements for the minor.
Is there a grading requirement?
Yes. Students must receive a 2.0 in each of the 5 required classes to earn the minor or certificate.
How much does the program cost?
Tuition and fees vary based on residency status and the number of units taken. For the most current information, please refer to the UC Berkeley Summer Sessions enrollment calendar.
What career opportunities does this program support?
Graduates with Digital Humanities expertise find opportunities in diverse fields such as UX design, archives and libraries, museums, publishing, data journalism, and more. The skills acquired are applicable to any role that intersects with digital content and cultural analysis.