PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies is designed to provide students with a foundation in feminist theory and research, focusing on the study of gender and its relationship to cultural, social and political institutions and systems of meaning.
Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary graduate certificate program coordinated by the Women's Studies Program. The Gender Studies program provides a foundation in feminist theory and research, focusing on the study of gender and its relationship to cultural, social and political institutions and systems of meaning. The program is open to both degree‑seeking and nondegree‑seeking graduate students. Most courses are offered at times that will accommodate part‑time and working students.
CURRICULUM
The Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies includes courses from both the humanities and the social sciences. Entry to CLP 6459, ENG 6814 Gender in Texts and Technology and SOW 5625 may be restricted. Consult with the instructor.
| Total Credit Hours Required: |
| 12
Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree |
Required Course—3 Credit Hours
Select one of the following courses.
- WST 5601 Theories in Gender Studies (3 credit hours)
- LIT 5556 Advanced Feminist Theories (3 credit hours)
Elective Courses—9 Credit Hours
- AMH 5566 Colloquium: Women in American History (3 credit hours)
- ARH 5978 Advanced Seminar in Art History: Contemporary Women Artists (3 credit hours)
- CLP 6459C Human Sexuality, Marriage, and Sex Therapies (3 credit hours)
- ENC 5937 Gendered Rhetoric (3 credit hours)
- ENG 6XXX Contemporary Movements in Literary, Cultural, and Textual Theory (as applicable)** (3 credit hours)
- ENG 6XXX Historical Movements in Literary, Cultural, and Textual Studies (as applicable)** (3 credit hours)
- ENL 5937 Renaissance Women (3 credit hours)
- ENL 6217 Gender and the Medieval Text (3 credit hours)
- EUH 5938 Women and Gender European History (3 credit hours)
- LIT 5097 Studies in Contemporary Fiction* (3 credit hours)
- LIT 5387 Captives, Housewives, and Coquettes (3 credit hours)
- LIT 5389 Studies in Gender and Fiction Writing (3 credit hours)
- LIT 6009 Literary Genres (as applicable)** (3 credit hours)
- LIT 6105 World Literature (as applicable)** (3 credit hours)
- LIT 6246 Major Authors (as applicable)** (3 credit hours)
- LIT 6365 Movements in Literature (as applicable)** (3 credit hours)
- LIT 6XXX Issues in Literary Study (as applicable)** (3 credit hours)
- LIT 6XXX Studies in Literary, Cultural, and Textual Theory (as applicable)** (3 credit hours)
- PUP 6324 Women and Public Policy (3 credit hours)
- SOW 5625 Social Work with Women (3 credit hours)
- SYD 6809 Seminar in Gender Issues (3 credit hours)
- SYP 5562 Seminar on Domestic Violence (3 credit hours)
- SYP 6563 Reactions to Domestic Violence (3 credit hours)
- SYP 6561 Child Abuse in Society* (3 credit hours)
- SYP 6565 Elder Abuse and Neglect* (3 credit hours)
- WST 5937 Research Seminar in Gender Studies (3 credit hours)
* Students may include only one of these courses (marked with an asterisk) toward meeting the certificate requirements.
** For these courses (marked with a double asterisk), students must seek the approval of the Director of Women's Studies, which is subject to review of course syllabi.
Application Requirements
Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline(s).
Meeting minimum UCF admission criteria does not guarantee program admission. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant's abilities, past performance and the applicant's potential for completing the certificate.
Application Deadlines
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