Women's and Gender Studies, Certificate
Admission
Applicants will need to submit a completed application together with official transcripts; a CV or resumé; two letters of recommendation; a Statement of Intent explaining their interest in Women’s and Gender Studies and how it relates to their future plans; and a sample of your own scholarly writing, preferably on a Women’s and Gender Studies topic. For more information, contact the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies.
Certificate Requirements (18 Hours)
Required Courses (9 Hours)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WGST 701 | Feminist Theories and Epistemologies | 3 |
| WGST 797 | Seminar in Women's Studies | 3 |
| WGST or cross-listed course | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Electives (9 Hours)
Each student must take at least 9 credits in advisor-approved elective courses.
Other Courses Offered From Other Disciplines
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH/LING 747 | Language as Social Action | 3 |
| EDCS 723 | Understanding Sexual Diversity in Schools and Other Social Institutions | 3 |
| EDCS 724 | Gender Diversity in Schools and Communities | 3 |
| EDFI 845 | Seminar of Advanced Students in Foundations of Education | 3-9 |
| HPEB 513 | Race, Ethnicity, and Health: Examining Health Inequalities | 3 |
| HPEB 621 | Maternal and Child Health | 3 |
| NURS 768 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Legal, Ethical, and Role Transition | 2 |
| SPAN 769 | Hispanic Women Writers | 3 |
Note: Courses taken as part of another graduate degree program may, if appropriate, be applied also to the certificate program. The Certificate of Graduate Study in Women’s and Gender Studies is awarded upon completion of the student’s approved program of courses.
For more information, contact the Department of Women's and Gender Studies Graduate Program Director at 803-777-4007.