Certificate in Women and Gender in Society
Certificate in Women and Gender in Society program introduces traditional and non-traditional students to the skills and abilities needed in the professional world regarding issues of women, gender, and sexuality in society and the workplace. It delivers proficiencies with regard to issues of gender, sexuality, identity, race, and power from a variety of theoretical perspectives. It is 30 credits total (18 credits in mandatory courses and 12 credits in elective courses).
Requirements
The curriculum below is to be used in consultation with the student's advisor. The student must be familiar with the University requirements, the general education requirements, and special requirements for the above degree.
Curriculum
| Required Core Courses | Cr. Hr. | Prerequisite |
| IDS 1500 Introduction to Gender and Sexuality Studies | 3 | |
| IDS 2XXX Women in Contemporary Society | 3 | |
| IDS 3100 Feminisms | 3 | IDS 1500 |
| IDS 3105 Queer Studies | 3 | IDS 1500 |
| IDS 4200 Special Topics in Gender and Sexuality Studies | 3 | IDS 2500 |
| IDS 4500 Senior Capstone in Humanities | 3 | IDS 2500 |
| Choose 4 courses: | ||
| ENG 2115 Literature and Gender | 3 | ENG 1102 |
| ENG 2500 Literature by Black Women | 3 | |
| ENG 3060 Literature by Women | 3 | ENG 2200 |
| HIS 3370 History of the Black Woman | 3 | HIST 1110 |
| SOC 1105 Introductory Sociology | 3 | |
| SOC 1111 Cultural Anthropology | 3 | SOC 1105 |
| SOC 3330 Gender and Society | 3 | |
| SOC 3510 Sociology of Deviance | 3 | SOC 1105 or 1125 |
| SOC 3345 Sociology of Marriage and the Family | 3 | SOC 1105 or 1125 |
| SOC 3370 Family and the Aging Process | 3 | SOC 2230 |
| Other classes may be replaced with consultation of student’s advisor | ||
| 30 |