Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies, Certificate
Build interdisciplinary skills in feminist theory, intersectionality and social justice through this undergraduate certificate. Sharpen critical analysis, research and communication valued across law, education, public health, nonprofit work and the arts.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Certificate description
Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies certificate description
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.
Why earn a gender women and sexuality studies undergraduate certificate at ASU?
Study within a strong interdisciplinary foundation at a major public research university, where faculty from law, history, sociology, political science, literature, media studies and beyond shape a wide-ranging yet connected curriculum. Housed in the School of Social Transformation, the program links your coursework directly to today's struggles for equity, justice and human rights, opening space for applied, community-oriented work. The academic unit behind it has deep roots at ASU and keeps pace with current issues, weaving in emerging scholarship on gender, sexuality and intersectionality.
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On campus, you can connect with student organizations focused on gender equity, LGBTQ+ advocacy and social justice.
Courses
This undergraduate certificate includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The certificate requires 15 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the certificate, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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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)
or
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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What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- 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.
Analyze the ways in which gender intersects with other social locations in shaping ideology, as well as social, political and cultural institutions.Enrollment requirements
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.
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Careers this gender, women and sexuality studies undergraduate certificate prepares you for
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.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Social Transformation
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WLSN 5th floor
SSTadvising@asu.edu
480-965-7682
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
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.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
