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.
Early Entry Program
Exceptional undergraduate students at UNC Charlotte may apply for the Early Entry Program and begin work toward the graduate degree before completion of the baccalaureate degree. See the Undergraduate Catalog for details and requirements. Also see the Degree Requirements and Academic Policies section of the Graduate Catalog for more information about Early Entry Programs.
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.
