Women's Studies

The Certificate in Women’s Studies is available to students matriculated in programs at The Graduate Center. Women’s Studies is an interdisciplinary approach to research and scholarship that draws on various disciplines, while challenging disciplinary boundaries. The general aim of the program is to offer critical reflection on the experiences of both women and men in terms of differences of gender, sexuality, race, class, ethnicity, and nation. Students are prepared to do research in Women’s Studies and related critical approaches to the disciplines, such as those developed in Queer Studies, Postcolonial Studies, and Cultural Studies. Besides focused coursework and guidance in research, Women’s Studies offers participation in a wide range of graduate student and faculty activities, such as lecture series and forums. Students are also invited to participate in the research programs and seminars at the Center for the Study of Women and Society at The Graduate Center.

The Women’s Studies Certificate Program is designed to complement existing programs at The Graduate Center. Women’s Studies courses also may be taken to fulfill requirements for the Women’s Studies concentration in the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies at The Graduate Center. All students are welcome to register for courses in Women’s Studies, regardless of their intention to pursue the certificate.