Program Overview

Gender & Women's Studies (Certificate)

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Gender & Women's Studies is designed to deepen students' understanding of feminist theory and feminist social movements. The program is interdisciplinary, drawing on coursework from various fields, including Indigenous and American Indian Studies, Queer, Transgender and Sexuality Studies, and Feminist Science and Technology Studies. Students engage in discourse with faculty and peers on current and prospective feminist issues.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Arts & Media
• Culture & Language
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Law, Policy & Social Justice
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Minimum Credit Units

• 12 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education.
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language.
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.