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Graduate Certificate in Gender and Sexuality Studies at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary programme on the theory and history of gender, feminism and sexuality studies, offering a cluster and a certificate and supporting graduate students whose main research lies in other departments.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Department: Gender and Sexuality Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Certificate: at least two designated sexuality studies courses (one in sexuality theory), at least two gender/feminist studies courses (one in gender/feminist theory), one additional GSS course in any field, and any two quarters of the 0.5-credit Graduate Colloquium. Students also submit an advisory form, a cover letter and a research project showing GSS's role in their work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Doctoral candidates from any field are eligible to apply.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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