Certificate of Advanced Studies in Women's and Gender Studies

The Certificate of Advanced Studies in Women's and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary program that offers the opportunity for study and research with faculty from a wide range of schools and departments. Certificates of Advanced Studies are awarded to matriculated master’s degree or doctoral students who, generally, have completed a minimum of 12 credits of graduate courses in Women's and Gender Studies. The 12 credits of coursework must come from two or more departments or schools. Three credits must be taken in feminist theory. Three credits must also be taken in a core WGS course. Students in certain programs may be required to take more than 12 credits of coursework as specified by departmental requirements.