The Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) Certificate Program is designed to engage students in an interdisciplinary field of study which analyzes the phenomenon of gender through a lens of intersectionality, including race, class, sexuality, and location. The focus on interdisciplinary studies also allows students to study the significance of gender theory, research, and practice, while understanding “gender” as a social construction referring to femininities and masculinities.

University Policies

Policies detailed in the current Policies and General Information Bulletin apply.

Admissions Requirements

Admission requirements are detailed in the Admissions section of the current Policies and General Information Bulletin.

Program Requirements

Coursework.  Completion of WGS 301 (Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies) and three elective courses relevant to Women’s and Gender Studies are required. Electives may be selected from the CGU Schedule of Classes or from the curricular offerings of the Intercollegiate Feminist Center of the Claremont Colleges with the prior approval of the program director and the student’s faculty advisor.