Certificate in Gender and Women Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Gender and Women’s Studies (GWS) promotes interdisciplinary and intersectional research and scholarship centered on the study of women, gender, and sexuality. The Certificate is a part of the curricular offerings of the Gender and Women’s Studies Program, which is housed in the School of Interdisciplinary Programs and Community Engagement.The Certificate can enrich the academic curriculum and knowledge of students from various disciplines including (but not limited to) Anthropology, Art, Biology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Engineering, Health Services, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. Through fostering interdisciplinary analysis and dialogue, the Certificate enables students to effect social change in their communities, and poises them for careers in business, education, health care, international development, journalism, medicine, and computer science within local, national, and international job markets.Students will need to complete a total of three courses for the nine credit hours necessary for the certificate.

To be admitted to the graduate certificate in gender and women studies, prospective candidates must meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field. Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.