Women and Gender Studies, Academic Certificate
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Academic Certificate: AC 6225N
15 Credits
Program Contact
Donna Thompson | 480-857-5534| donna.thompson@cgc.edu
Program Description
The Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies is an intensive interdisciplinary liberal arts certificate program, which provides students with tools and opportunities to discuss and critique historical and contemporary theories and practices of feminism(s) and gender identities. The curriculum enables students to think critically, analyze problems, and communicate effectively. Using women`s experiences and perspectives, students explore cultural and global issues by completing a variety of courses focusing on gender, history, culture, class, race, ethnicity, and sexuality to foster equality and understanding.
Program Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required within the program. Overall program minimum GPA = 2.00.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites: None
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | ||
WST100 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | 3 |
Restricted Electives | ||
Students must complete 12 credits from the list below: | 12 | |
Women in Other Cultures | ||
19th Century Women Writers | ||
Contemporary Women Writers | ||
History of Women in America | ||
HLR/WST286 | ||
Women and Films | ||
Psychology of Gender | ||
Women and World Religions | ||
Gender and Society | ||
Gender, Class, and Race | ||
Law and Violence Against Women | ||
Women and the Early American Experience | ||
American Women Since 1920 | ||
Essential Feminist Writing | ||
Total Credits | 15 |