历史系提供海事历史研究生证书。该证书课程面向目前拥有历史文学硕士学位的硕士研究生或学生开放。当前的MA候选人应向研究生课程主任申请许可，以继续学习证书课程。已经拥有历史学硕士学位的学生应与历史学系的研究生课程主任联系，以就录取和申请程序提供建议。
The Graduate Certificate in Maritime History offers perspectives of the history of maritime developments throughout the centuries. Topics covered include oceanic and naval history, history of the use of marine resources, maritime environmental history, and other topics like the history of maritime trade and technology and the trans-atlantic slave trade. The Graduate Certificate in Maritime History is designed for those who want to supplement their studies with a maritime focus. It offers students an innovative introduction to maritime affairs and its global historical dynamics. The certificate program is open to current MA candidates or students already possessing an MA in History. Current MA candidates should apply to the Graduate Program Director for permission to pursue the course of study for the certificate. Students already possessing an MA in History should contact the Graduate Program Director in the Department of History to be advised on admissions and applications procedures.