Gender Studies Graduate Certificate ►

College: Arts and Humanities	Degree: CRT
Department: Women’s and Gender Studies
Program Websites: http://wgst.cah.ucf.edu

Program Description

The Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies provides skills for practical application of gender theories and research in the workforce to advance leadership and participation, economic empowerment, policy and planning, multi-modal digital literacies, and cross-cultural communication in order to promote gender equality.

The Gender Studies certificate includes courses from both the humanities and the social sciences. The program is open to both degree‑seeking and nondegree‑seeking graduate students. Most courses are offered at times that will accommodate part‑time and working students. Students should consult with the instructor since entry to some graduate courses is restricted by registration codes from the department.

Please note: Gender Studies Graduate Certificate may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.

International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit http://global.ucf.edu/. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at 407-823-2337.

UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. Refer to State Restrictions for current information.

Curriculum

The Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies includes courses from both the humanities and the social sciences. Entry to CLP 6459C , ENG 6814 - Gender in Texts and Technology and SOW 5625 may be restricted. Consult with the instructor.

Total Credit Hours Required: 12 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor’s Degree

Required Courses: 6 Credit Hours

WST 5601 - Theories in Gender Studies 3 Credit Hours
WST 5347 - Research in Women and Gender Studies 3 Credit Hours

Elective Courses: 6 Credit Hours

* Students may include only one of these courses (marked with an asterisk) toward meeting the certificate requirements.

** Students must seek the approval of the Director of Women’s and Gender Studies, which is based on the review of course syllabi, for these courses (marked with a double asterisk).

ARH 5897 - Advanced Seminar in Art History 3 Credit Hours
CLP 6459C - Human Sexuality, Marriage, and Sex Therapies 3 Credit Hours
ENC 6332 - Gendered Rhetoric 3 Credit Hours
ENG 6078 - Contemporary Movements in Literary, Cultural, and Textual Theory 3 Credit Hours **
ENG 6074 - Historical Movements in Literary, Cultural, and Textual Studies 3 Credit Hours **
ENG 6814 - Gender in Texts and Technology 3 Credit Hours
LIT 6097 - Studies in Contemporary Fiction 3 Credit Hours **
LIT 6216 - Issues in Literary Study 3 Credit Hours **
LIT 6936 - Studies in Literary, Cultural, and Textual Theory 3 Credit Hours **
PUP 6324 - Women and Public Policy 3 Credit Hours
SYD 6809 - Seminar in Gender Issues 3 Credit Hours
SYP 5566 - Seminar on Domestic Violence: Theory, Research and Social Policy 3 Credit Hours
SYP 6561 - Child Abuse in Society 3 Credit Hours *
SYP 6563 - Reactions to Domestic Violence 3 Credit Hours *
ACG 6519 - Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting 3 Credit Hours
CCJ 6067 - Perspectives on Genocide 3 Credit Hours
CCJ 6366 - Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence 3 Credit Hours
COM 6047 - Interpersonal Support in the Workplace 3 Credit Hours
COM 6468 - Communication and Conflict 3 Credit Hours
CPO 6058 - Revolution and Political Violence 3 Credit Hours
CPO 6067 - Comparative Courts 3 Credit Hours
ENC 5237 - Writing for the Business Professional 3 Credit Hours
GEB 6115 - Entrepreneurship 3 Credit Hours
GEY 5007 - Women and Healthy Aging 3 Credit Hours
HMG 6797 - Event Administration 3 Credit Hours
PAD 6035 - Public Administration in the Policy Process 3 Credit Hours
WST 5108 - Global Women in Crisis 3 Credit Hours
HIS 5926 - Colloquium: History of Women and Gender 3 Credit Hours

Application Requirements

Admission is open to those with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant’s abilities, past performance and the applicant’s potential for completing the certificate.

Application Deadlines

Gender Studies Graduate Certificate	*Fall Priority	Fall	Spring	Summer
Domestic Applicants		Jul 1	Nov 1
International Applicants
*Applicants who plan to enroll full time in a degree program and who wish to be considered for university fellowships or assistantships should apply by the Fall Priority date.

Contact Info

Graduate Program

M.C. Santana PhD
santana@ucf.edu
Telephone: 407-823-2269
Trevor Colbourn Hall (TCH) 348H

Graduate Admissions

Mike Burke
gradadmissions@ucf.edu
Telephone: 407-823-2766
Millican Hall 230
Online Application
Graduate Admissions

Mailing Address

UCF College of Graduate Studies
Millican Hall 230
PO Box 160112
Orlando, FL 32816-0112

Institution Codes

GRE: 5233
GMAT: RZT-HT-58
TOEFL: 5233
ETS PPI: 5233