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Dec 21, 2024
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Graduate Catalog | 2020-2021 Previous Edition
Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, Graduate Certificate
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The Graduate Certificate in Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies can be earned in conjunction with master’s or doctoral work in a wide variety of subjects. The certificate can also be earned through a freestanding course of study not linked to a graduate degree. The Graduate Certificate in Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies exposes students from a variety of disciplines to the core theories and approaches used in studies of women, gender (which includes masculinity), feminism, and sexuality.
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Admission Requirements
The certificate program is open to all students who hold a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body and either:
- are enrolled and in good standing in a graduate degree program at UNC Charlotte, or
- have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0
All students are admitted to the Graduate School in a special category for certificate programs. In addition to the general requirements for graduate certificate programs explained under the “Degree Requirements and Academic Policies ” section of the Catalog, students should submit a letter explaining the applicant’s educational and work background, interests, and plans, with an emphasis on how this certificate will enhance, complement, or advance the applicant’s work and/or education. Letters of recommendation are not required.
Certificate Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies requires the completion of a minimum of 12 credit hours of graduate coursework. This includes 2 core courses and 2 elective courses. Transfer credit is not accepted in the certificate program.
Core Courses (6 credit hours)
Select two of the following that most closely reflect students’ interests:
Elective Courses (6 credit hours)
Select two from the following:
For elective courses from other departments and programs to count as an elective, students must submit a course description and/or syllabus and receive written approval from the Graduate Program Director prior to registration.
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