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 will expose students from a variety of disciplines to the core theories and approaches used in studies of women, gender (which includes masculinity), feminism, and sexuality.  

The certificate program is open to all students who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and either:

1. are enrolled and in good standing in a graduate degree program at UNC Charlotte, or
2. 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.