Women's Studies, Undergraduate Certificate
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Certificate Program / certificate
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- School of Communication
Program Contact
- Mary E. Triece, Ph.D.
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Professor, Director of Women's Studies Program
330-972-6222
Overview
Interdisciplinary and personalized, the Women's Studies certificate fosters a critical approach to knowledge about women; at the core of its intellectual agenda is diversity. By focusing on cultural practices that have largely excluded and devalued differences in gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, and class, Women's Studies prepares students to appreciate and act in a pluralistic world. The Women's Studies certificate integrates scholarship and research on women and gender from different disciplinary traditions. Students are challenged to debate assumptions, explore divergent viewpoints, and critically examine society's most powerful institutions -- family, religion, education, business, and government. The Women's Studies Program helps students to evaluate what they have been taught and, most importantly, it empowers them to work for social justice after their education.
Admissions Requirements
Students must meet the general admission requirements for undergraduate programs at The University of Akron. This certificate can be earned independently of a degree.
Students may enroll in Women’s Studies courses at any time. To pursue the certificate, contact the program director to create a plan of study.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Women’s Studies certificate are prepared to pursue careers that value critical thinking, cultural awareness, and a commitment to equity. This interdisciplinary credential enhances pathways in advocacy, education, public policy, social work, journalism, law, and nonprofit leadership. Whether addressing systemic injustice, shaping inclusive policy, or amplifying underrepresented voices, students emerge with the tools to make meaningful change in diverse professional settings.