Learn from people of different genders, classes, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and cultural conditions.
Gender studies draws on the rich body of interdisciplinary scholarship to investigate emerging theories and research on women, men and gender fluidity as they intersect with race, class, culture, sex, policy, institutions and human interactions. Faculty are dedicated to the promotion of the exchange of knowledge among people of different genders, classes, ethnicities, sexual orientations and cultural conditions.
Program type:
Undergraduate certificate
Format:
100% Online
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Gender Studies Undergraduate Certificate
Similar to a minor, a gender studies undergraduate certificate supplements a student's traditional academic major by promoting critical analysis of gender roles and structures across different times and cultures. Earning a certificate not only enables students to broaden their educational experience and develop new insights into their own lives and aspirations but also facilitates employment in a wide variety of occupations.
Program structure:
Delivery of this program is 100% online: no campus visits are required. Courses are semester-based. Students typically take one or two classes each semester and finish in one year.
Course work includes:
- Introduction to gender studies
- Introduction to feminist theory
- Independent study in gender studies
Plan of study
Non-Missouri Residents: Prospective students are responsible for reviewing the UMSL state authorizations page to see if this program is offered in their state throughout their program and to review the licensure or certification requirements for the state in which they reside.
