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2009-2010 University Catalog

Women and Gender Studies Graduate Certificate

Banner Code: LA-CERG-WGST

The certificate may be taken alone or in conjunction with another graduate program. Courses taken toward the certificate may also be used in a degree program, subject to approval of the graduate coordinator in the respective program.

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

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

Admission

The certificate is open to all students who meet university criteria for admission to graduate study. Students must submit an application for graduate study.

Transfer Credit

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

Certificate Requirements

Students must complete 15 graduate credits and a capstone portfolio. The credits are distributed as follows:

Two required courses (6 credits):

Three electives (9 credits) chosen from relevant courses with approval of the director:

  • These credits may be in 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- to 10-page essay discussing them. Items selected 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 advisor and submitted to the Women and Gender Studies where it will be presented, displayed, and archived.

Total: 15 credits