The Graduate Certificate in Women's and Gender Studies, offered by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, offers historical and contemporary perspectives on women's contributions to culture, society, politics, academic disciplines, professions, social movements, the arts, and many other elements of human experience.
Students will also examine issues of gender, class, race, age, and sexuality—gaining new vocabulary and perspectives that underscore ways of making sense of the world.
Federal financial aid is not available for some certificates if the certificate is pursued and completed as a stand-alone certificate (i.e., not completed concurrently with a degree program). See the “Details” tab for additional information.
In addition to University Requirements:
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 12 |
The NAU graduate online application is required for all programs. Admission to many graduate programs is on a competitive basis, and programs may have higher standards than those established by the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Admission requirements include the following:
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International applicants have additional admission requirements. Please see the International Graduate Admissions Policy.
Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.
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Take the following 12 units:
The following courses have additional prerequisites:
A typical path for certificate students is to take WGS 600, WGS 601, a WGS elective or other applicable course from another discipline, and 3 units toward graduate project completion (either as a 685/697, or another elective from the student's primary discipline). However, students have flexibility in which courses they take for these latter two requirements, and are encouraged to take courses that can best inform the WGS aspect of their primary degree and project.
This certificate may be pursued and completed concurrently with a degree program or as a stand-alone certificate. Federal financial aid cannot be used if the certificate is completed as a stand-alone certificate.
Some courses may have prerequisites. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.