Program Overview

Introduction to the Applied Gender Justice Program

The Certificate in Applied Gender Justice program is a unique offering that can be completed online, as a stand-alone credential or concurrently with other degree programs. This program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to critically engage with issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.

Program Overview

• The program is offered by the College of Arts and Science.
• It can be completed in two years on a part-time basis.
• Students can enter this program directly from high school.
• The program offers flexible class options, allowing students to complete it in-person, entirely online, or through a combination of both.

What You Will Learn

Students in the Applied Gender Justice program will acquire transferable skills that enhance their capacities to contribute to professional roles invested in equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization. The program focuses on preparing students to use mixed qualitative, quantitative, community-engaged, and creative methods to address issues of sexism, racism, colonialism, ableism, queer and xenophobias.

Featured Classes

• WGST 112.3 Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies (Required): Introduces students to selected research and writings in the area of Women's and Gender Studies, emphasizing the diversity of debates informing the field.
• WGST 210.3 Gendered Perspectives on Current Events: Examines current events relating to gender, race, sexuality, ethnicity, ability, and class, with special attention to how these events impact the lives of women, children, and subaltern men.
• WGST 265.3 Feminist Critical Disabilities Studies: Takes an intersectional, decolonizing, interdisciplinary approach to critical disabilities studies, inviting students to think critically about the reproduction of oppression and systemic barriers to inclusion.
• WGST 375.3 Intersectional Gendered Analyses of Professional Life (Required): Offers students an opportunity to consider how their chosen or aspirational career pathways are implicated in the ongoing projects of the colonialist nation-state and neoliberal capitalist expansion.

Career Opportunities

The program is designed to be of particular use to students who wish to enhance their skills in equity, diversion, and inclusion in their career paths. Some potential career opportunities include:

• Nonprofit staff or manager
• Community development worker
• Resource centre coordinator
• Policy analyst
• Human resources
• Consultant
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion specialist
• Future training in law, policy, and/or healthcare

Tuition Estimates

• Canadian students:
  • Tuition: $775.50 per 3 credit unit class
  • Student fees: $1,308.24 per year
• International students:
  • Tuition: $3,753.30 per 3 credit unit class
  • Student fees: $1,308.24 per year
• Books and supplies: The cost varies widely depending on the courses chosen, with a recommended budget of $1,500-$2,500 for the program.

Program Options

The Certificate in Applied Gender Justice program is offered by the College of Arts and Science. Students may earn the certificate on its own, concurrently with a degree program from this college or others, or after completing a degree.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements depend on the student's situation, including their educational background and where they attended high school. Detailed requirements can be found in the university's admissions information.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines vary by start term:

• Winter: December 1 for Canadian students, September 1 for international students
• Spring: April 1 for Canadian students, February 1 for international students
• Summer: May 1 for Canadian students, March 1 for international students
• Fall: July 15 for Canadian students, May 1 for international students

Related Programs

• Anthropology
• Indigenous Studies
• Law
• Political Studies
• Psychology
• Sociology

This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of applied gender justice, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to make a positive impact in their chosen careers. With its flexible delivery options and interdisciplinary approach, the Certificate in Applied Gender Justice is an excellent choice for students looking to enhance their skills in equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.