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Undergraduate Certificate Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

AT A GLANCE

18 credits
Transfer up to 9 credits
All courses available online
Select hybrid courses available

TUITION

$250 per credit

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Examine gender and sexuality studies through the lens of culture and history.

The certificate program in women, gender, and sexuality studies at University of Maryland Global Campus provides an interdisciplinary study of gender and sexuality. You’ll examine how these concepts differ across cultures and through time, with an eye toward understanding the diversity of expressions of gender and sexuality in contemporary society and applying that understanding to your personal, professional, and educational contexts.

Courses

Total Credits Required: 18

Take the following required course:

(3 Credits, WMST 200)

Choose five courses from the following:

(3 Credits, BEHS 220)
(3 Credits, BEHS 250)
(3 Credits, BEHS 343)
(3 Credits, BEHS 453)
(3 Credits, ENGL 250)
(3 Credits, GERO 311)
(3 Credits, HIST 377)
(3 Credits, PSYC 332)
(3 Credits, SOCY 325)
(3 Credits, SOCY 443)
(3 Credits, SOCY 462)
(3 Credits, SPCH 324)

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Undergraduate Certificate Requirements

In addition to the specific course requirements outlined on each certificate webpage, UMGC maintains certain requirements for all certificates.

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Program Highlights

Develop skills and gain knowledge through coursework that draws from the expertise and experience of our respected faculty.

Explore Parenting

Learn about the critical issues in modern parenting in the United States and the world.

Evaluate Research

Evaluate research and theoretical models of domestic violence and assess institutional responses.

Analyze Trends

Analyze, communicate, and project trends regarding family structures and outcomes.

Learn the Fundamentals

Examine gender and sexuality studies through the lens of culture and history.

Build Knowledge

Study multiple forms of writings by and about women from various periods and cultures.

Advance Your Knowledge

Understand gender, power, and the changing roles of women in the military.

Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

Undergraduate Certificate

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science

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