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.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
6 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- WST5601 - Theories in Gender Studies (3)
- WST5347 - Research in Women and Gender Studies (3)
Elective Courses
6 Total Credits
- Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
- WST5108 - Global Women in Crisis (3)
- WST5920 - Colloquium on Gender Topics (3)
- TPP6247 - Theatre for Social Change (3)
- THE5425 - Women in Theatre (3)
- THE5237 - Cultural Diversity in Theatre (3)
- THE5215 - Global Theatre (3)
- CCJ6669 - Race, Crime and Justice (3)
- CCJ6696 - Criminal Justice Perspectives on Human Trafficking (3)
- COM6463 - Studies in Intercultural Communication (3)
- EDF6855 - Equitable Educational Opportunity and Life Chances: A Cross-National Analysis (3)
- MHS6470 - Human Sexuality and Relationships (3)
- PAD5145 - Volunteerism in Nonprofit Management (3)
- PAD5146 - Nonprofit Resource Development (3)
- PAD5185 - Foundations of Social Justice for Public Service (3)
- PAD5186 - Policy Advocacy for Social Justice (3)
- PAD6149 - Nonprofit Administration (3)
- POS6079 - The Politics of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Class in the United States (3)
- SYD6538 - Topics in Social Inequalities (3)
- SYD6795 - Class, Race, and Gender in American Society (3)
- CLP6459C - Human Sexuality, Marriage, and Sex Therapies (3)
- ENG6814 - Gender in Texts and Technology (3)
- ENC6332 - Gendered Rhetoric (3)
- SYD6809 - Seminar in Gender Issues (3)
- SYP5566 - Seminar on Domestic Violence: Theory, Research and Social Policy (3)
- LIT6936 - Studies in Literary, Cultural, and Textual Theory (3)
- HIS5926 - Colloquium: History of Women and Gender (3)
- SYP6563 - Reactions to Domestic Violence (3)
Grand Total Credits: 12
Application Requirements
Application Deadlines
It is the policy of the College of Graduate Studies not to allow course substitutions for graduate certificate programs. All elective courses listed above have been approved for inclusion by the chair or director of the relevant program. However, it is the student's responsibility to ensure that all course prerequisites are met. Students without the appropriate prerequisites to courses will need to contact the instructor to inquire about the possibility of registration.
