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.


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Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 23-30)
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Winter Career Readiness Week (Jan 23-30) Jan 30
UO Practice Interview Day
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UO Practice Interview Day Jan 30 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Portland Internship Experience (PIE) 2026 Virtual Info-Session
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Portland Internship Experience (PIE) 2026 Virtual Info-Session Jan 30
Department of History Coffee Hour
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Department of History Coffee Hour Feb 3 McKenzie Hall
NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time
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NW-NALRC Consultation and Assistance Time Feb 4
Filmlandia Screening Series: "Maɬni–Towards the Ocean, Towards the Shore"
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Filmlandia Screening Series: "Maɬni–Towards the Ocean, Towards the Shore" Feb 4 Lawrence Hall
Real Estate Investment Group Meeting
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Real Estate Investment Group Meeting Feb 4 Lillis Business Complex
French Immersion in Angers Info Session
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French Immersion in Angers Info Session Feb 5 McKenzie Hall
Geography Colloquium Series: "Contextualizing Trust in Cartography: A Theoretical and Empirical Approach"
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Geography Colloquium Series: "Contextualizing Trust in Cartography: A Theoretical and Empirical Approach" Feb 5 Condon Hall
Research Talk: Media Ecosystems in Latin America
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Research Talk: Media Ecosystems in Latin America Feb 5 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)