Gender & Women's Studies (Certificate NDP)

Students applying to The University of Arizona's Certificate Program in Gender and Women's Studies degree program should hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent by the date of entry into the program. A background in feminist theory is strongly recommended. 

Students must be accepted through the Graduate College, following their standard application for Admission for Graduate Study.

Application Requirements
1. Statement of Interest.  Please write a 1,000 word essay explaining your intentions in pursuing a Gender and Women's Studies Certificate. Be as specific as you can about the areas of feminist work that interest you the most, your career goals, and why the Program at the University of Arizona suits your needs. What experiences have you had that make you a strong candidate for the Certificate Program?

2. Curriculum Vitae.   Your CV should include:

• Education (degrees you have received or anticipate);
   
• Academic employment (such as teaching or research positions), whether paid or  unpaid;
   
• Non-academic employment (including internships);
   
• Honors, prizes, awards, scholarships, and memberships in honor societies and professional organizations;
   
• Published articles, papers presented at professional meetings, screenings or other public presentations of your creative work creative and other work that is appropriate to Gender and Women's Studies
   
• Any other activities or accomplishments that you feel are relevant to this application (e.g. extra-curricular activities during college or graduate school or substantial engagement with a non-profit or activist organizations not already listed under employment. 

3. One Letter of Recommendation. The Department of Gender and Women's Studies requires each applicant to have one letter of recommendation that speaks to your academic, activist, and/or employment-based preparation and motivation for undertaking a certificate.

For further information email Darcy Roman-Felix at [email protected].

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At the moment we are unable to offer Certificate Students any financial aid. (Students already enrolled in other degree-seeking programs should check their home units.)

Applications will be accepted on a rolling admission process. Students must apply at least 6 weeks in advance of anticipated graduation: October 31 deadline to graduate in December; and March 31 deadline to graduate in May.

International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.