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Graduate Certificate
in
Women's and Gender Studies
The Graduate Certificate is designed
for master’s level students who would
like to obtain
credentials and interdisciplinary training in Women's and Gender Studies.
The Women's and Gender Studies Graduate Certificate
is of interest to:
Master's level students considering a Ph.D. level program at this or another university
Master's level students who can receive cross-education in Sociology, Psychology, History, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Anthropology, Archaeology, etc., with a focus on Women's and Gender Studies and receive credit in either, both or several disciplines
"Non-Degree" seeking students who would like to experience graduate classes before deciding on a graduate program
Secondary school teachers who would like training in this interdisciplinary field
Service professionals who would like to acquire credentials in Women's and Gender Studies
Please contact us to find out more about achieving a Graduate Certificate in Women's and Gender Studies.
Requirements
The Graduate Certificate program requires a total of 15 hours of coursework chosen from the courses listed below. Courses can be completed in any order, although it is recommended that you take WST 600 as early as possible. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of Women's and Gender Studies, no more than six credit hours (two courses) can be taken in a single discipline. Only one 400 level course can be used toward the completion of the certificate.
Core Requirements
WGS 600 ~ Introduction to Feminist Theories: | 3 hours |
WGS 601 ~ Topics in Feminist Studies: | 3 hours |
U.S. Ethnic Diversity Requirement
ANT 615 ~ Pueblo Ethnology | 3 hours |
Global Diversity Requirement
CJ 515 ~ World Indigenous Peoples and Justice | 3 hours |
Gender Focused Electives
WGS 599 ~ Topics in Women's Studies | 3 hours |
How to Apply
Complete the NAU Graduate College application, and forward the $50 application fee to the Graduate College.
Complete the Women's and Gender Studies Application form and return it to: Women’s and Gender Studies Program, P.O. Box 5695, Flagstaff, AZ 86011. Or drop it off at SBS W suite 100 on campus. To access the application, download Adobe Reader at
www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readermain.html.
Call 928-523-3300 or e-mail us at womens.studies@nau.edu for additional information.
Tips
Here are a few general tips for students who want a graduate certificate in Women's and Gender Studies.
Prerequisites
Be aware that some courses required for our graduate certificate may have prerequisites, courses which must be taken before another course. Check all course descriptions to find out.
Declare Soon
Be sure to declare your Women's and Gender Studies Graduate Certificate before completing 3 hours of the requirements. We encourage you to consult with someone in our program every semester to ensure that your course of study is ideal for you.
Resources
The following links may be useful when deciding which program of study is right for you.
Academic Catalog
The NAU Catalog includes the requirements for every degree offered at NAU, an inventory of courses by department and general introductory information for new students.
Academic Advisement
The Academic Advisement Center helps students plan their academic schedules, understand course-hour requirements, resolve academic issues, learn more about NAU and more.