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Program Overview
Gender and Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary certificate in which students gain knowledge about women and gender through the varied lenses of art, literature, history, psychology, political science, and sociology. Students explore the diverse realities of gender and the lives of women in historical, cultural, social, and global contexts. While examining identity, power, representation, inequality, and social change, particular attention is given to the ways in which gender intersects with other dimensions of inequality such as sexuality, race, class, nationality, religion, age, and disability. By understanding diverse life experiences, students gain perspectives relevant to their personal lives and develop critical, employer-sought skills they can utilize in the 21st century workforce.
Program Details
Students earning the Gender and Women's Studies Certificate can attend full or part time.
Gender and Women's Studies classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Truax
- Madison - South
- Reedsburg
- Portage
- Fort Atkinson
- Watertown
With additional education and work experience, graduates may find employment in the following fields:
- Research
- Education
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Government
- Consulting Firms
For more information, email Autumn Behringer at ambehringer@madisoncollege.edu or Angelika Gulbis at agulbis@madisoncollege.edu.
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2025-2026 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
Required CoursesAdditional Course ListStudents must complete a minimum of 9 credits from the following:*Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher may choose to complete an honors project in Gender and Women's Studies for up to 3 credits towards the additional 9 credits requirement. -
Admission
Earning a certificate is a great way to expand your skill set and add professionalism to your resume. Applications are always open, so apply today!
To Apply
There are no admission requirements for this certificate. Simply submit your application by the deadline for each term.
International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.Application Dates
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is October 15, 2025
Spring 2026
- Application available on September 15, 2025
- Application completion deadline is March 15, 2026
Additional Notes
- Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid
- Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis
- Students who have already completed the certificate coursework at the time of application will receive the certificate diploma at the end of the term of application
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
Get Started!
Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Gender and Women's Studies career.
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Career Outcomes
- Transfer Pathways. Many courses offer a direct one-to-one transfer to University of Wisconsin schools. Direct transferability varies according to major and college of choice. Check with your advisor and transfer school for verification of qualified courses. This certificate also serves as a gateway to many related majors, such as Women’s Studies, Social Work, Psychology and Sociology.
- Academic and Professional Development. Interested students may choose to pursue opportunities for service learning, internships, conference presentations and undergraduate publishing. Consult your instructor or certificate coordinators for more information.
- Honors Program Participation. Interested students may choose to participate in the Honors Program, working one-on-one on an Honors Project in Gender and Women’s Studies with a supervising faculty member who teaches one of the certificate courses.
- Earn Credits toward an Associate Degree. Credits may be used as electives for a University Transfer associate degree. The certificate includes courses across several disciplines, including art, English, history, psychology and sociology.
- Address six of the eight Madison College Core Abilities. Core abilities are identified by Madison College as the critical skills graduates gain during the course of their studies and use as lifelong learners on the job, at home and in the community. The Gender and Women’s Studies Certificate curriculum contributes to the following core abilities: communication, critical thinking, ethics, global and cultural perspectives, self-management and social interaction.
