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"
Jun7
"Los Dreamers" Jun 7 Robinson Theatre
Military Connected Graduation Celebrations
Jun13
Military Connected Graduation Celebrations Jun 13 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Lavender Graduation Celebration
Jun14
Lavender Graduation Celebration Jun 14 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
¡Sí, se pudo! (Latiné Grad)
Jun14
¡Sí, se pudo! (Latiné Grad) Jun 14 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Black Graduation Celebration
Jun14
Black Graduation Celebration Jun 14 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
College of Arts and Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities Commencement Ceremony
Jun15
College of Arts and Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities Commencement Ceremony Jun 15 Autzen Stadium
College of Arts and Sciences, Natural Sciences Commencement Ceremony
Jun15
College of Arts and Sciences, Natural Sciences Commencement Ceremony Jun 15 Autzen Stadium
College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Commencement Ceremony
Jun15
College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Commencement Ceremony Jun 15 Autzen Stadium
Symposium on Northwest American Indigenous Languages (SNAIL) 2026
Jun26
Symposium on Northwest American Indigenous Languages (SNAIL) 2026 Jun 26 McKenzie Hall
Symposium on Northwest American Indigenous Languages (SNAIL) 2026
Jun27
Symposium on Northwest American Indigenous Languages (SNAIL) 2026 Jun 27 McKenzie Hall