Graduate Programs

Explore Our Graduate Programs

The graduate certificate program in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies is interdisciplinary and intersectional in its orientation. It provides training in feminist scholarship and theory for graduate students in other University of Oregon departments, with opportunities to teach undergraduate courses in WGSS and conduct research with the UO Center for the Study of Women in Society.



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Graduate Certificate in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Whether you are pursuing an academic career path or aiming for a career in law, social justice, industry, government, or the nonprofit sector, a graduate certificate in WGSS can help you develop valuable knowledge and research skills for success in an increasingly diverse and global world.


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Prepare for the Professional World

A graduate certificate in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies opens the door to exciting job possibilities. Discover resources to help you prepare for your chosen career path.


Events

Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies Presents: A Talk with Author Dean Spade on “Love in a F*cked-Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together"
May23
Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies Presents: A Talk with Author Dean Spade on “Love in a F*cked-Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together" May 23 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Spring Ring Lecture
May23
Spring Ring Lecture May 23 McKenzie Hall
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
May23
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE May 23 Miller Theatre Complex
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
May24
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE May 24 Miller Theatre Complex
Cinema Studies Presents: "Building a Future in Filmmaking A Discussion with Recent Cinema Studies Grads"
May25
Cinema Studies Presents: "Building a Future in Filmmaking A Discussion with Recent Cinema Studies Grads" May 25
Department of History Coffee Hour
May27
Department of History Coffee Hour May 27 McKenzie Hall
The Center of the World: A Global History of the Persian Gulf
May27
The Center of the World: A Global History of the Persian Gulf May 27 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
The Department of Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies Presents: “Double Crossover”: Book Launch and Reception with Courtney M. Cox
May29
The Department of Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies Presents: “Double Crossover”: Book Launch and Reception with Courtney M. Cox May 29 Ford Alumni Center
Cinema Studies and University Film Organization Present: UO Film Festival
May30
Cinema Studies and University Film Organization Present: UO Film Festival May 30 Lawrence Hall
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
May30
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE May 30 Miller Theatre Complex