Graduate Certificate in Women's and Gender Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Women's and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary program of study which examines the significance and consequences of gender as a cultural category that shapes the experiences and knowledge of individuals and communities. Women's and Gender Studies is grounded in feminist and gender theories that re-conceptualize and re-contextualize ideas and experiences as well as knowledge and knowledge production. This field of study allows for an in-depth exploration of the sociocultural, economic, and political implications of gender, race, class, ability, sexuality, and power relations - past, present, and cross-culturally.

Our faculty have expertise in areas of women's and gender studies connected to literature, education, cultural studies, disability studies, film, digital media, and law. Affiliated faculty in other departments include scholars in History, Sociology, Political Science, English, Economics, Foreign Languages, Communication, Anthropology, and Philosophy.

The goal of the Certificate program is to offer a formal program of study for graduate students who seek to include Women's and Gender Studies as a specific area of concentration in their graduate studies.

The College of Graduate Studies requires official transcripts from all universities/colleges you are currently attending or have attended. In addition to the official, final transcripts, you must also provide official certified, or attested copies of all graduation certificates, diplomas or degree certificates needed to fulfill your admission. Applicants must meet at least one of the following English language proficiency requirements. TOEFL IBT equal to 80 or above, IELTS equal to 6.5 or above , TOEFL PBT 550 Four-year Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required