Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Global Gender Policy

The graduate certificate program in global gender policy prepares students to become leaders in promoting gender equality around the world. Students in the program will take a cornerstone course on global gender policy, as well as a rigorous methods course that explores the challenges and best practices of gender-specific data collection and analysis. In addition to these core requirements, students can choose from elective courses on subjects from gender and disaster to human trafficking, as well as several one-credit skills courses related to this field.

Overview

As gender inequality continues to challenge society, global gender policy continues to grow within international affairs. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address these challenges and promote gender equality globally.

Admissions

• Admission deadlines:
  • Fall: January 7th - Fellowship & Application Deadline
  • Spring: October 1st - Fellowship & Application Deadline
  • Applications for admission will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis after the fellowship deadlines have passed, but students will not be considered for fellowships.
• Recommendations required: Two (2) recommendations, preferably one from an academic source.
• Standardized tests: GRE and GMAT scores are not accepted and will not be considered in the review process.
• Prior academic records: Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript.
• Statement of purpose: For your Statement of Purpose, choose one of the following options:
  • In an essay of approximately 500 words, state your purpose in undertaking graduate study at the Elliott School of International Affairs. As part of your statement of purpose, describe your academic and research interests, career objectives, and how a degree from the Elliott School will enable you to achieve your goals.
  • OR
  • In an essay of approximately 500 words, please discuss an issue of international importance you wish to address in your professional career. Please include how the Elliott School and the academic program to which you have applied will prepare you to address this global issue.
• Additional requirements: A resumé or curriculum vitae is required. Resumés/CVs must include dates of employment (if applicable) and date of degree conferral or expected degree conferral.
• International applicants only: International applicants who require a student visa are not eligible for admission to this program.
  • International Applicants may be required to submit official English language tests scores with their application.
  • The minimum English Language Test Requirements can be found below:
    • Eligible for Admission & requires EAP Courses:
      • IELTS- 7.0 overall score, no band score below 6.0
      • TOEFL- 100 (internet test) 600 (paper test)
      • PTE- 68
    • Eligible for Admission & Exempt from EAP Courses:
      • IETLS- 7.0 overall score, no band score below 6.5
      • TOEFL- 105 (internet test) 650 (paper test)
      • PTE- 72

Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 15 credits, including one 3-credit core course and 12 credits in supporting courses. Up to 3 credits in skills courses can be applied to the supporting course requirement.

• Course List:
  • Required:
    • IAFF 6102: Global Gender Policy (3 credits)
  • Supporting courses:
    • 12 credits in supporting courses are required. At least 9 credits (three courses) must be selected from the list below. Supporting courses also can include up to three 1-credit skills courses, also listed below.
    • ANTH 3504: Illness, Healing, and Culture
    • ANTH 6501: Gender and Sexuality
    • ANTH 6505: Medical Anthropology
    • EDUC 6640: Selected Topics in International Education (Gender in International Education and Development)
    • HIST 6601: Topics: Asian History (Gender, Power, and Sexuality in East Asia)
    • or WGSS 6270: Gender, Power, and Sexuality in East Asia
    • HIST 6602: Asia: History, Memory, and Violence
    • IAFF 3190W: Special Topics (Masculinities in International Affairs; open to graduate students)
    • IAFF 6118: Special Topics in International Affairs (Gender, War, and Peace)
    • IAFF 6118: Special Topics in International Affairs (Global Justice)
    • IAFF 6118: Special Topics in International Affairs (Research Methods in Global Gender Issues)
    • IAFF 6136: Gender and Development
    • IAFF 6138: Special Topics in International Development Studies (Gender and Development)
    • IAFF 6138: Special Topics in International Development Studies (Gender, Disaster, and Development)
    • IAFF 6138: Special Topics in International Development Studies (Human Trafficking)
    • IAFF 6138: Special Topics in International Development Studies (Violence, Gender, and Humanitarian Assistance)
    • IAFF 6318: Special Topics in Asian Studies (Women in Asia)
    • LAW 6350: Domestic Violence Law
    • LAW 6394: Sexuality and the Law
    • LAW 6570: International Human Rights of Women
    • LAW 6608: Feminist Legal Theory
    • PSC 2991: Special Topics in Political Thought (Obligation, Obedience, and Power)
    • PUBH 6399: Topics in Health Policy (Reproductive Health Policy)
    • SOC 6273: The Sex Industry
    • WGSS 2120: Introduction to Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
    • WGSS 2135: A Study of Women and Media
    • WGSS 3170: Topics in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (Gender and Islamic Activism)
    • WGSS 3481: Women in Islam
    • WGSS 3981: Women in Western Religion
    • WGSS 6220: Fundamentals of Feminist Theory
    • WGSS 6221: Research Issues in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
    • WGSS 6230: Global Feminisms
    • WGSS 6238: Feminist Ethics and Policy Implications
    • WGSS 6240: Gender and Public Policy
    • WGSS 6241: Gender, Law, and Politics
    • WGSS 6268: Race, Gender, and Class
    • WGSS 6270: Seminar: Selected Topics (Global Islamic Feminisms)
    • WGSS 6270: Seminar: Selected Topics
• Recommended skills courses:
  • Up to three skills courses (for a total of 3 credits) selected from the following can be applied toward the supporting course requirement:
    • IAFF 6502: Professional Skills I (Advocating for Women's Rights)
    • IAFF 6502: Professional Skills I (Courageous Leadership and Change)
    • IAFF 6502: Professional Skills I (Developing Effective Proposals)
    • IAFF 6502: Professional Skills I (Negotiation Skills)
    • IAFF 6502: Professional Skills I (Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation for Development)
    • IAFF 6502: Professional Skills I (Participatory Planning)
    • IAFF 6503: Professional Skills II (Gender Advisor: Roles and Skills)
    • IAFF 6503: Professional Skills II (Gender Monitoring and Evaluation)
    • IAFF 6503: Professional Skills II (Gender Responsive Budgeting)
    • IAFF 6503: Professional Skills II (Political Analysis)