Graduate Certificate in Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies at Duke University

Programme overview

The Program in Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies is Duke's focal point for the study of women, gender and feminist theories. The graduate certificate formally records interdisciplinary coursework and gives holders priority for GSF teaching and research assistant positions.

Faculty: The Graduate School | Department: Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies | Location: Durham, NC, United States

What you will study

Required: GSF 701 Foundations in Feminist Theory; two further graduate courses (600-level or above) in or cross-listed with GSF; and a fourth graduate course or tutorial focused on women, gender, or an intersectional approach to race and/or sexuality. Gender, sexuality or feminism must be significant in the preliminary exam or dissertation project, with a GSF faculty member on the preliminary and dissertation committees.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Aimed at doctoral students: audited courses and prior MA coursework do not count toward the certificate; all courses need approval of the Director of Graduate Studies.

The Occupational Therapy Doctorate starts in August for applicants admitted in both the fall and spring rounds.

Occupational Therapy Doctorate 2026-27 application deadlines: Fall round Thursday, October 8, 2026; Spring round Tuesday, January 12, 2027 (applications through OTCAS). Fall applicants are notified the first week of December 2026 and spring applicants the first week of March 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.duke.edu/admissions/

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