A graduate certificate in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies prepares students with a career path in academia, law, social justice, business, industry, government, and the nonprofit sector. Students acquire the knowledge and research skills that are in demand in an increasingly diverse and global world.

Graduate Advisor

Ana-Maurine Lara
Director of graduate studies

Email: amlara@uoregon.edu
Phone: 541-346-5032
Office: 322 Hendriks Hall
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UO Professional Development Resources

The University of Oregon offers a multitude of professional development resources for graduate students. Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in or outside of academia, students can seek career counseling and exploration, resume and CV reviews, interview preparation, teacher training and certificates, graduate workshops, and more.

Graduate Teaching Initiative

The UO Teaching Engagement Program’s Graduate Teaching Initiative offers graduate students structured and rigorous, yet flexible, pathways to develop as college teachers. The program is meant to develop inclusive, engaged, and research-led teachers who will, in turn, help shape the campus teaching culture.