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Field of Interest
The Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies is an intensive interdisciplinary liberal arts certificate program, which provides students with tools and opportunities to discuss and critique historical and contemporary theories and practices of feminism(s) and gender identities. The curriculum enables students to think critically, analyze problems, and communicate effectively. Using women's experiences and perspectives, students explore cultural and global issues by completing a variety of courses focusing on gender, history, culture, class, race, ethnicity, and sexuality to foster equality and understanding.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Culture and Society
- Type
- Academic Certificate (AC)
- Academic Plan
- Women and Gender Studies (CER)
- Academic Plan Code
- 6225N
- Total Credits Required
- 15
- Catalog Year
- 2024-2025
- Effective Term
- Fall 2023
- Available Online
- Yes
- Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Analyze historic, contemporary, and recurring issues in society through the perspectives of feminist and gender theories.
- Apply an interdisciplinary perspective to critically evaluate the interrelationship between gender and race, class, and sexual orientation.
- Evaluate how gender identity was and is portrayed in various social and cultural perspectives through the lens of feminist and gender theories.
- Demonstrate how feminist and gender theories and methodologies have local, national, and global applications and consequences.
- Evaluate and implement strategies to address societal and power inequities to improve women's status and promote social justice and human rights for all genders.
- Critically assess the impact of popular culture in shaping individual and collective gender identities.
- Communicate using research in varied settings, both orally and in writing, in a culturally responsive manner.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
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Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
$65,499 Show expanded career information for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
Healthcare Social Workers
$64,187 Show expanded career information for Healthcare Social Workers
Human Resources Specialists
$63,715 Show expanded career information for Human Resources Specialists
Lawyers
$130,899 Show expanded career information for Lawyers
Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers
$72,944 Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers
Public Relations Specialists
$64,304 Show expanded career information for Public Relations Specialists
Social and Community Service Managers
$70,822 Show expanded career information for Social and Community Service Managers
Social and Human Service Assistants
$39,409 Show expanded career information for Social and Human Service Assistants
Social Science Research Assistants
$50,874 Show expanded career information for Social Science Research Assistants
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WST100 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | Critical course Gateway course | C, SB | 3 | |
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 |
Restricted Electives
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASB211 | Women Across Cultures | G, HU, SB | 3 | ||
| ENH/WST284 | 19th Century Women Writers | C, HU | 3 | ||
| ENH/WST285 | Contemporary Women Writers | C, HU | 3 | ||
| HIS201 | History of Women in America | C, H, SB | 3 | ||
| HLR/WST286 | Women and Health: Body/Mind/Spirit/Connection | 3 | |||
| HUM/WST209 | Women and Films | C, HU | 3 | ||
| PSY235 | Psychology of Gender | C, SB | 3 | ||
| REL/WST290 | Women and World Religions | G, HU | 3 | ||
| SOC212 | Gender and Society | C, SB | 3 | ||
| WST120 | Gender, Class, and Race | C | 3 | ||
| WST128 | Law and Violence Against Women | 3 | |||
| WST160 | Women and the Early American Experience | H | 3 | ||
| WST161 | American Women Since 1920 | C, H, SB | 3 | ||
| WST200 | Essential Feminist Writing | C, H | 3 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WST100 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | Critical course Gateway course | C, SB | 3 | |
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 | |||
| RE | Restricted Electives | 3 |
Restricted Electives
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASB211 | Women Across Cultures | G, HU, SB | 3 | ||
| ENH/WST284 | 19th Century Women Writers | C, HU | 3 | ||
| ENH/WST285 | Contemporary Women Writers | C, HU | 3 | ||
| HIS201 | History of Women in America | C, H, SB | 3 | ||
| HLR/WST286 | Women and Health: Body/Mind/Spirit/Connection | 3 | |||
| HUM/WST209 | Women and Films | C, HU | 3 | ||
| PSY235 | Psychology of Gender | C, SB | 3 | ||
| REL/WST290 | Women and World Religions | G, HU | 3 | ||
| SOC212 | Gender and Society | C, SB | 3 | ||
| WST120 | Gender, Class, and Race | C | 3 | ||
| WST128 | Law and Violence Against Women | 3 | |||
| WST160 | Women and the Early American Experience | H | 3 | ||
| WST161 | American Women Since 1920 | C, H, SB | 3 | ||
| WST200 | Essential Feminist Writing | C, H | 3 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=185219).
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies