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Certificate in Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

The Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies is a Certificate degree offered by University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 23, 2027.

About Certificate in Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

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.

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

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

Find your career in:

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.

Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Application Fee 80

How to Apply for Certificate in Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Certificate in Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen