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

NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops
Apr23
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops Apr 23
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops 6-10
Apr23
NW-NALRC Community Project Planning and Development Workshops 6-10 Apr 23
Geography Colloquium Series: ‘Illegality’ and the Transformation of Low-Wage Labor Regimes in the Context of Rural Gentrification 
Apr23
Geography Colloquium Series: ‘Illegality’ and the Transformation of Low-Wage Labor Regimes in the Context of Rural Gentrification  Apr 23 Condon Hall
What is Research? (2026)
Apr23
What is Research? (2026) Apr 23 UO Portland
"Beyond Extraction" Symposium and Film Screenings (Day 1)
Apr23
"Beyond Extraction" Symposium and Film Screenings (Day 1) Apr 23 Knight Library
Filmlandia Screening Series: "Tracktown"
Apr23
Filmlandia Screening Series: "Tracktown" Apr 23 Lawrence Hall
What is Research? (2026)
Apr24
What is Research? (2026) Apr 24 UO Portland
College of Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts Summit
Apr24
College of Arts and Sciences Liberal Arts Summit Apr 24 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
"Beyond Extraction" Symposium and Film Screenings (Day 2)
Apr24
"Beyond Extraction" Symposium and Film Screenings (Day 2) Apr 24 Knight Library
ArcGIS Pro and the Makerspace: Laser-Cut Map Notebook
Apr24
ArcGIS Pro and the Makerspace: Laser-Cut Map Notebook Apr 24 Knight Library