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

"Los Dreamers"
May29
"Los Dreamers" May 29 Robinson Theatre
"Los Dreamers"
May30
"Los Dreamers" May 30 Robinson Theatre
"Los Dreamers"
May31
"Los Dreamers" May 31 Robinson Theatre
Department of History Spring Showcase 2026
Jun1
Department of History Spring Showcase 2026 Jun 1 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Cinema Studies Presents: Composing Music for Silent Film Masterclass with Brian McWhorter
Jun2
Cinema Studies Presents: Composing Music for Silent Film Masterclass with Brian McWhorter Jun 2 Lawrence Hall
Department of History Coffee Hour
Jun3
Department of History Coffee Hour Jun 3 McKenzie Hall
Filmlandia Screening Series: "Ed's Coed"
Jun3
Filmlandia Screening Series: "Ed's Coed" Jun 3 Straub Hall
Kishalay Bhattacharya: "The Middle East Crisis in India"
Jun4
Kishalay Bhattacharya: "The Middle East Crisis in India" Jun 4 Student Welcome Center
GrEBES Spring Seminar—Prof. Lillian Aoki: "Conservation Between the Tides"
Jun4
GrEBES Spring Seminar—Prof. Lillian Aoki: "Conservation Between the Tides" Jun 4 Willamette Hall
"Los Dreamers"
Jun5
"Los Dreamers" Jun 5 Robinson Theatre