Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies ,Certificate
Culture, Feminism, Social Justice, Social science, Transdisciplinary, history, politics
Gain a fundamental understanding of what it means to be a feminist by exploring the social and cultural constructs of gender and sexuality.
The gender, women and sexuality studies certificate program provides you with an intersectional approach to the study of gender, race, class, ethnicity and sexuality in national and transnational contexts. This program enables you to write well, think critically and analyze problems effectively. The curriculum leads you to explore ideas about gender and sexuality and how these ideas have been transformed by feminist theory.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The certificate in gender, women and sexuality studies requires 15 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the certificate requirements. |
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WST 100 Women, Gender, and Society
(HUAD)
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WST 300 Women and Gender in Contemporary Society
(SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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WST 377 History of American Feminist Thought
(HUAD)
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WST 378 Global Feminist Theory
(GCSI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
WST Elective
9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the award of an undergraduate degree. A student already holding an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Analyze the ways in which gender intersects with other social locations in shaping ideology, as well as social, political and cultural institutions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts, critical debates, and interdisciplinary approaches and methodologies that have shaped the field of women and gender studies.
Graduates who have combined the certificate in gender, women and sexuality studies with their major program of study may increase their marketability to employers.
Graduates often decide to pursue employment in law, education, public service, and human welfare and social work. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
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SSTadvising@asu.edu
480-965-7682
Program term definitions
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Accelerated master's
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Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
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