Gender and Womens Studies, Graduate Certificate
Program Overview
The Gender & Women's Studies graduate certificate program at Minnesota State University, Mankato provides a comprehensive understanding of feminist theories and their applications. The program includes 12 credits of coursework, including common core courses on feminist teaching, sexuality, and collective action, and restricted electives in areas such as sexual assault victim advocacy, transnational feminism, and feminist research.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Gender & Women's Studies graduate certificate program at Minnesota State University, Mankato is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of feminist theories and their application in various fields. The program consists of 12 credits of coursework, including six credits of common core courses and six credits of restricted electives.
Common Core Courses:
- GWS 540: Feminist Teaching and Learning (3 credits)
- GWS 555: Sexuality & Queer Identities (3 credits)
- GWS 600: Collective Action (3 credits)
- GWS 610: Graduate Seminar (3 credits)
- GWS 620: Feminist Research (3 credits)
Restricted Electives:
- GWS 511: Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy (3 credits)
- GWS 560: Selected Topics (1-4 credits)
- GWS 600: Collective Action (3 credits)
- GWS 610: Graduate Seminar (3 credits)
- GWS 620: Feminist Research (3 credits)
- GWS 630: Transnational Feminism (3 credits)
