GR <p>The 15-credit graduate certificate in women and gender studies enables students interested in an academic career to enrich their research and analytical skills. Students interested in a professional career are prepared for addressing gender-related challenges in both domestic and global settings.&nbsp; The certificate adds an area of specialization to any graduate degree, giving students a competitive edge for the world of work.</p> <p>The certificate may be earned alone or in conjunction with another graduate program. Courses taken toward the certificate may count toward requirements in a degree program, subject to approval of the graduate director of the respective program.</p> <h4>Admission</h4> <p>The certificate is open to all students who meet the university's criteria for admission to graduate study. Prospective students who are currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program at George Mason should submit a <a href="/system/file_attachments/617/original/Secondary_Program_Application.pdf">Secondary Program Application</a> along with a brief goals statement and a transcript. All other requirements are waived. Students not currently enrolled at George Mason need to fill out the on line Application for Graduate Studies and submit required supporting documentation as outlined on the <a href="../../howtoapply">how to apply section</a> of the college website.</p> <p>The application deadline for fall admission is April 15. The application deadline for Spring admission is November 1.</p> <h4>Transfer Credit</h4> <p>Students may transfer up to 3 graduate credits earned at another accredited institution and 9 graduate credits earned at Mason in nondegree status toward the certificate, subject to approval of the director and the dean and in accordance with university policy.</p> 1903-12-30 2009 2007-10-24T12:18:40Z true Graduate Certificate 100 Women and Gender Studies WGST http://wmst.gmu.edu/ Women and Gender Studies <p>Saida Hodzic<br />Graduate Certificate in Women and Gender Studies<br />240B Johnson Center MS 5B6<br />Fairfax, VA 22030 <br />703.993.3136<br /><a href="mailto:shodzic@gmu.edu">shodzic@gmu.edu</a></p> LA 1903-12-30 1903-12-30 Graduate Certificate 109 <p><a href="../../system/file_attachments/337/original/womengenderstudies.pdf">Information sheet</a> (.pdf)</p> LA-CERG-WGST Graduate <p>Students must complete 15 graduate credits and a capstone portfolio. The credits are distributed as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Two required courses (6 credits): WMST 630, 640</li> <li>Three electives (9 credits) chosen from relevant courses with approval of the director. These credits may be in departments across the university that address the study of women and gender, courses in the Women and Gender Studies Program, and appropriate directed readings or independent study courses.</li> <li>Capstone portfolio: Students synthesize their work in the certificate program by reflecting on how issues, ideas, and theories raised in the core courses inform their understanding of gender issues within their area of interest. The portfolio includes three to five items produced in previous course work and a 7- to 10-page essay discussing them. Items selected may include course papers, performance videos, photos of exhibits, tapes of music, or other items as agreed on by the student and advisor. The portfolio must be approved by the advisor and submitted to the Women and Gender Studies where it will be presented, displayed, and archived.</li> </ul> 2009-11-10T21:57:24Z