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Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

A Community Committed to Social Justice and Equity for Marginalized Peoples
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    All Students in the Program Engage in an Internship or Final Project Working Collaboratively with a Partner on Campus or in Community

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Knowledge of women's and gender issues is valuable in non-profit work and community advocacy.

Alumni have careers as K-12 teachers and college/university professors.

The program is good preparation for studying law.

Graduates use their skills and knowledge to address women’s and gender studies issues in the workplace.

The practical skills and knowledge the program imparts are valued in marketing and advertising.

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Expand intellectual horizons about women's issues and gender equity

Be a part of a community of scholars dedicated to the study of gender and its intersection with race, ethnicity, class and sexuality

Analyze and understand current women’s and gender studies scholarship

“ My courses were challenging, engaging, and helped me to think critically about the intersections of gender with other identities, such as race, sexuality, and class. I find myself using a lot of what I learned in my day-to-day meetings at work. ”
WGS Post-Bac Certificate Graduate ‘21
Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program Overview

Understanding Women’s Perspectives

Through this program, you will enhance your knowledge and skills of professionals and others interested in gender construction and its history. The goal is to incorporate women’s perspectives into other studies/professions, enhance students' knowledge of women's and gender issues, and provide the opportunity to gain practical skills and certification in the field of women's and gender studies.

A Valuable Credential

This certificate is designed for students already enrolled in a graduate degree program at UNCW, as well as professionals not seeking a degree. The program provides the opportunity to gain substantial training in women's and gender studies as a supplement to departmental degrees and careers.

Interdisciplinary Curriculum

The program provides diverse intellectual frameworks for investigating issues related to women, gender and sexuality. Students augment core requirements with coursework in anthropology, classics, criminology, English, health, history, philosophy and religion, political science, psychology, social work and sociology.

Study Abroad

UNCW offers a world of education abroad opportunities for Women's and Gender Studies students, including more than 800 programs in over 50 countries.

The Gender Studies and Resource Center encourages students to study abroad as part of their UNCW degree and has identified preferred programs and partner schools targeted to match your academic interests.

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Sample Courses in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Table shows sample courses for this program
WGS 510 Feminist & Queer Theory
WGS 513 Seminar in Feminist & Queer Research
WGS 592 Intro to Transgender Studies
CMR 558 Vulnerable Populations: Study on Human Trafficking Around the Globe
CMR 565 Domestic Terrorism & Hate Crimes
EDL 558 Social Justice Topics in Education
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WGS Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Admission Requirements

  1. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university completed before graduate study begins
  2. A strong overall academic record with a ‘B’ average or better
  3. Official copies of transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate)
  4. An application for graduate admission
  5. An essay on the applicant’s work related to academic or professional WGS topics (this may include, but is not limited to, previous courses in WGS or courses in which a portion of the content or student’s projects were related directly to the study of women and gender). The essay should include a statement of purpose indicating the applicant’s expectations of what they will gain in earning the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies.
  6. Three recommendations by individuals in professionally relevant fields
  7. Application and supplemental documents are reviewed on an ongoing basis

Admission Deadlines & Requirements

Information: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies - Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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  • Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
  • All application and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.

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Location/Delivery Method

  • Main Campus

Deadlines (11:59 p.m. EST)

  • Spring 2025:
    • Program is not currently accepting applications.
  • Summer I 2025:
    • Program is not currently accepting applications.
  • Summer II 2025:
    • Program is not currently accepting applications.
  • Fall 2025:
    • Program is not currently accepting applications.

Transcripts

  • One official transcript is required from each U.S. post-secondary institution attended. Refer to the Getting Started page for international transcript instructions.

Test Scores

  • None Required

Recommendations

  • 3 recommendations by individuals in professionally relevant fields.

Additional Requirements

  1. Upload Supplemental Documents After Application Submission
  2. Essay:  
    An essay on the applicant’s work related to academic or professional WGS topics (this may include, but is not limited to, previous courses in WGS or courses in which a portion of the content or student’s projects were related directly to the study of women and gender).  The essay should include a statement of purpose indicating the applicant’s expectations of what they will gain in earning the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies.
  3. Financial Aid:  
    Non-federal loans are available for this program.  Admitted students may apply through the UNCW Scholarship Application to be considered for additional scholarships.  Please consult your Financial Aid Counselor for further details.
  4. Visa Sponsorship:  
    This program does not qualify for visa sponsorship.

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