Graduate Certificate in Women's and Gender Studies at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Study women, gender, sexuality and diversity in an established, interdisciplinary program. Earn a stand-alone graduate certificate credential, or combine it with an advanced degree. Students who are interested in feminism, LGBTQ studies, social justice, health and reproductive politics gain knowledge through a faculty researching the ways inequalities shape decisions and experiences.

Faculty: McCausland College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Women's and Gender Studies | Duration: 9 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Complete 18 credit hours in required and elective graduate courses. Apply feminist theory and methods in scholarly and community work. Examine the intersections of gender, race, class and additional categories of social difference.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Teacher, Advocate, Community Organizer, Journalist, Lawyer, Social Worker.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Applicants will need to submit a completed application together with official transcripts; a CV or resumé; two letters of recommendation; a Statement of Intent explaining their interest in Women’s and Gender Studies and how it relates to their future plans; and a sample of their own scholarly writing, preferably on a Women’s and Gender Studies topic. For more information, contact the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies. Certificate Requirements (18 Hours) Required Courses (9 Hours) Course List Course Title Credits WGST 701 Feminist Theories and Epistemologies 3 WGST 797 Seminar in Women's Studies 3 WGST or cross-listed course 3 Total Credit Hours 9 Electives (9 Hours) Each student must take at least 9 credits in advisor-approved elective courses. Other Courses Offered From Other Disciplines Course List Course Title Credits ANTH/LING 747 Language as Social Action 3 EDCS 723...

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.

Duration: 9 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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