Curriculum

Coursework for the Advanced Graduate Certificate in Women and Gender Studies involves one core course in feminist theory, one core course in feminist research methods, and six credits of advanced courses on women and gender across the disciplines.

Students may choose elective coursework from graduate departments across the University that address the study of women and gender, courses in the Department of Women and Gender Studies, and appropriate directed readings or independent study courses.

Curriculum & Learning Outcomes

Career outlook

Issues of identity-based politics pervade society, therefore informed and well-trained gender specialists are in high demand across a wide range of professions including:

• Education
• Health and human services
• Social work
• Counseling
• Human resource management
• Advertising/marketing
• Many other industries

 

Why earn an advanced certificate at Brockport?

• Engage both inside and outside the classroom with faculty experts in Women and Gender Studies and a wide range of other interdisciplinary disciplines.
• Add the certificate to an existing graduate program or complete the certificate as a stand alone program.
• Complete coursework online and in face-to-face settings.
• Individualize your curriculum under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
• Advance your career.