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2011-2012 University Catalog

Women and Gender Studies Graduate Certificate

Banner Code: LA-CERG-WGST

Web: wmst.gmu.edu

The graduate certificate in women and gender studies may be taken alone or in conjunction with another graduate program. Courses applied to the certificate may be applied to a degree program, subject to approval of the director of the respective program.

This program of study is offered by Women and Gender Studies Program .

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see the Academic Policies  chapter of this catalog.

Application Requirements

Applicants to all graduate programs at George Mason University must meet the admission standards and application requirements for graduate study as specified in the Admission chapter of this catalog. For information specific to the graduate certificate in women and gender studies, see Application Requirements and Deadlines on the departmental web site.

Transfer Credit

In accordance with university policy, students may transfer up to 3 graduate credits earned at another accredited institution to the certificate program with the approval of the director of the program and the dean. They may transfer up to 9 graduate credits earned at Mason in nondegree status toward the certificate, subject to approval of the director and the dean in accordance with university policy.

Requirements

Two required courses (6 credits)

Three elective courses (9 credits)

Students choose from relevant courses subject to the approval of the director. These courses may be from departments across the university that address the study of women and gender, courses in the Women and Gender Studies Program, and appropriate directed readings or independent study courses.

Capstone portfolio

Students synthesize their work in the certificate program by reflecting on how issues, ideas, and theories raised in the core courses inform their understanding of gender issues within their area of interest. The portfolio includes three to five items produced in previous course work and a 7-10 page essay discussing them. The portfolio may include course papers, performance videos, photos of exhibits, tapes of music, or other items as agreed on by the student and advisor. The portfolio must be approved by the graduate advisor and submitted to the Women and Gender Studies Program, where it will be presented, displayed, and archived.

Total: 15 credits