Gender Studies

Program Description

This certificate of achievement involves an interdisciplinary approach to Gender Studies combining courses in the liberal arts and social sciences thus offering a grounded general education. The certificate provides a strong academic foundation in the field, whether students are interested in personal, political or professional reasons or intend to transfer to a four-year institution and major or minor in Gender Studies, Women's Studies or LGBTQ Studies as well as any discipline in the liberal arts or social sciences.

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Career Opportunities

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This certificate supports students looking to transfer to degree programs in Gender Studies, Women’s Studies, LGBTQ Studies or in a related major within the Social Sciences or Liberal Arts. The study of gender also supports students planning for a wide range of careers including medicine, the creative arts, social work, education, counseling, law, psychology, academia, and business.

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Learning Outcome(s)

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1. Understand and examine critically the processes of gender socialization and historically differentiated experiences for genders across cultures and eras.
2. Critically analyze how identities based on gender, race/culture/ethnicity, sexuality, class, age, and ability intersect.
3. Recognize various women's political, historical, and artistic achievements over time.