Women’s and Gender Studies Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary program of study open to students currently admitted to a graduate program at the University of Memphis. The program is also available to graduate students enrolled at another institution and individuals already holding a graduate degree who wish to pursue further credentials at the University of Memphis.
The Women’s and Gender Studies certificate program draws on the expertise of faculty from different departments and colleges across our campus who specialize in topics and issues related to women, gender, sexuality, and/or the family. Students learn to employ feminist, womanist, and queer theories and methodologies as they explore their research interests within and outside their home departments. Requiring only four courses, the certificate can be easily incorporated into any graduate program of study.
The certificate program will be individually crafted for each student in consultation with the Women’s and Gender Studies Director. Often, only one or two courses are needed to complete the certificate beyond the student’s WGST coursework in their home department. To learn more about the program and potential course pathways, please contact Dr. Chrystal Goudsouzian or apply directly using the information below. For specific credit and course requirements, see Program Requirements.
How to Apply
Students currently admitted to a graduate program at the University of Memphis or other university, as well as students already holding a graduate degree, may apply for admission to the Graduate Certificate Program in Women’s and Gender Studies. All students, regardless of status at UofM or another institution, must apply for the certificate by beginning a new application here: UofM Graduate School Application.
To apply, students submit:
- Transcript of undergraduate degree program and transcripts of prior and current graduate study
- A letter describing reasons why the student is interested in pursuing a graduate certificate in the area of Women’s and Gender Studies and how the program corresponds with prior experience and anticipated career plans
- A letter of recommendation from a faculty member
For students currently enrolled in a graduate program, a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.8 is required for admission.
If you have previously applied to a University of Memphis graduate program, you do not need to pay the application fee. Please reach out to Christie Rakestraw for a fee waiver or with applications questions.
For more helpful information on applying, see Admissions Procedures.