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Requirements for an Undergraduate Certificate in Women’s Studies

• WHAT COURSES DO I NEED?
  
  Choose ONE from the 4 courses listed below:-
  Introduction to Women’s Studies (WST 2010) OR 
  Introduction to Sexuality and Gender (WST 2608) OR
  Feminist Perspectives on Gender (WST 3315/3930) OR
  Sex and Gender in American Culture (WST 3640)
  

• Three core courses from a selected list
• One elective course from a selected list
• TOTAL – 5 courses / 15 credits
  
  ****NO MORE THAN 2 COURSES FROM YOUR MAJOR MAYBE USED TOWARDS THE COURSES FOR THE CERTIFICATE*****

WHO MAY RECEIVE AN UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN WOMEN’S STUDIES?

• Any student who fulfills the requirements with a grade of “C” or better AND
• Has completed an undergraduate degree AND
• Has completed the necessary application form

HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE CERTIFICATE?

• The application forms can be found either outside of the Women’s Studies Office (SO 210, Boca Raton campus) , from your Women’s Studies’ professor, or online

HOW IS THE UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN WOMEN’S STUDIES RECOGNIZED?

• The Undergraduate Certificate in Women’s Studies is included on the transcript of all qualifying graduates.
• Successful students participate in a Women’s Studies Graduation Ceremony in the Spring of each year