Gender and Women's Studies (GC)
Degree
Certificate
Major Credits
12
Total Credits
12
Time to Completion
12 Months
Locations
Mankato
Overview
The certificate offers students the opportunity to evaluate numerous feminist theories of social justice; synthesize social change strategies; enhance oral and written communication; and analyze GWS as a movement and discipline.
Program Highlights
- Gender and Women's Studies prepares students for careers in human services, the media, community organizing, and education, among many possibilities.
- The Gender and Women's Studies graduate certificate is available to anyone who wishes to learn more about GWS, including students currently pursuing a graduate degree at Minnesota State Mankato and post-baccalaureate working professionals.
Application Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Students considering the GWS graduate certificate are asked to contact GWS Graduate Coordinator Dr. Maria Bevacqua (maria.bevacqua@mnsu.edu) to make an advising appointment.
This certificate program is not eligible for I-20 issuance.
- International applicants must submit a TOEFL score of 79 or an IELTS score of 6.5 from the academic examination.
- Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.
Gender and Women's Studies GC Application Deadlines
| U.S.-Based Applicants | International Applicants | |
| Fall Start | July 1 | May 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Start | N/A | N/A |
| Summer Start | N/A | N/A |
Contact Us
Contact Gender and Women's Studies GC Graduate Coordinator Learn more about the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Contact Graduate Studies