Our bespoke certificate options let students acquire theoretical and practical training in Black Canadian, Indigenous and Jewish studies. They can be pursued as a standalone or together with any other degree program at York. Browse our options and find the right fit for your academic interests and career goals.
Black Canadian Studies
Learn and examine histories of Black Canada. Discover people of African descent in the Americas through cultural studies, history, literature and music.
Children’s Literature
Engage with texts to examine how modes of representation shape our perceptions of children and youth in the contemporary world.
Indigenous Studies
Engage with the Indigenous history, culture and arts. Learn about contemporary and legacy colonial issues facing Indigenous people and efforts at redress.
Hebrew and Jewish Studies
Take a deep dive into the study of Hebrew and the history of the Jewish people with this specialized certificate.
Jewish Studies
Learn about the history and cultural practices of Jews around the world and in different eras.