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Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Undergraduate Certificate

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Undergraduate Certificate

The undergraduate certificate in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies offers students an opportunity to engage in a rich academic program that addresses gender and sexuality and their intersection with race, class, and other aspects of diversity.

The certificate is comparable to a minor in that it requires about the same number of credit hours. The advantage of the certificate is that it is interdisciplinary, allowing students to study issues relating to gender and sexuality from a variety of perspectives. As such, it provides an excellent complement to the wide variety of undergraduate majors available at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ.

Careers with a Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies Certificate

The certificate in WGSS prepares students in critical thinking and effective communication, and can be applied to a variety of careers. Many WGSS graduates go on to graduate school immediately following graduation from OHIO.

Among other careers, WGSS graduates work as lawyers, advocates, public service leaders, researchers, educators, health care and social service professionals, communications specialists, and media producers. 

WGSS Careers & Internships

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'WGSS Opened My Mind'

“WGSS opened my mind to the possibilities of what I wanted to do and who I wanted to work with. My classes motivated me to focus my energy with the queer population and work more competently with people with diverse gender experiences," says Gabriela Grijalva '21/'16MCW, who earned an undergraduate WGSS Certificate and a B.A. and Master in Social Work and is a licensed social worker practicing in Southeast ºìÐÓÊÓƵ.

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  • Admission to the Certificate

    Students from all colleges and departments are invited to pursue a certificate in women's, gender, and sexuality studies.

    To apply, use the form on this page: Declaring & Changing Majors & Minors in Arts & Sciences

  • Courses & Curriculum

    A WGSS certificate requires a minimum of 18 hours, including a capstone course in either women’s, gender, and sexuality studies or LGBTQ studies.

Contact Us

If you have questions or would like more information about the women's, gender, and sexuality studies certificate, contact Dr. Patty Stokes.

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