Women’s and Gender Studies Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate Admissions and Process

Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying. 

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

1. University Admission Requirements, including English Proficiency    
2. Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements    
3. ​​Application Process 

Curriculum Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

• WST 6001 Feminist Research and Methodology Credit Hours: 3

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  And complete three (3) elective courses (9 Credit Hours):

   

• WST 6560 Advanced Feminist Theory Credit Hours: 3
• WST 6936 Selected Topics in Women’s Studies Credit Hours: 3
• WST 6003 Feminist Scholarship and Pedagogy Credit Hours: 3

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  Or consult with the Certificate Advisor about current course offerings that may apply as electives. Up to three (3) credit hours from the student’s graduate discipline may be applied.

Graduate Certificate Time Limit

Five (5) Years.

Graduate Certificate Completion

For procedures to confirm completion of the Graduate Certificate, please refer to the website.