Why Earn Your Certificate in Gender and Women’s Studies?

Explore and Challenge Social Norms with UMBC’s Certificate in Gender and Women’s Studies, where you’ll engage in critical examination of gender and sexuality in various contexts.

A Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Gender, Women’s, + Sexuality Studies provides students with a coherent and interdisciplinary grounding in current Gender, Women’s, + Sexuality Studies scholarship at the graduate level. Students will be equipped with the theoretical, methodological, and data tools to analyze, understand, and develop solutions to meet the needs of a diverse workforce and world. Students will be introduced to a community of scholars dedicated to the study of gender and its intersection with such issues as race, ethnicity, class, and sexuality, and expand student’s intellectual horizons about women’s issues and gender equity.

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What Are My Career Options Studying Gender and Women’s Studies?

Graduates with a Certificate in Gender and Women’s Studies can pursue careers in fields such as social advocacy, public policy, education, and non-profit management. The interdisciplinary skills developed through this program are also valuable in roles such as community organizers, human rights advocates, and cultural analysts. Additionally, this certificate supports further academic pursuits in gender studies, sociology, and related disciplines, providing a strong foundation for advanced research and scholarship.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

UMBC is committed to making a world-class education accessible to every student. We offer a range of financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans to help you manage the cost of your education. New and current degree-seeking undergraduates can explore institutional and departmental scholarships using our Scholarship Retriever tool, along with additional opportunities from external partners. Scholarships and financial aid can help cover tuition, fees, textbooks, and even housing and meals, ensuring you can focus on your studies and your future at UMBC.

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Ready to Apply?

Complete the Common App

Your first stop is the Common App. You can learn more about how to apply with the Common App here.

Request Supporting Documents

You’ll be required to submit your official transcript and international transcript (if applicable). You may also choose to submit standardized test scores and/or letters of recommendation.

Complete Scholars Programs and Visual and Performing Arts Majors Requirements (optional)

Applying to a Scholars Program or as a Visual or Performing Arts major? Be sure to research additional requirements and deadlines specific to the programs of interest to you.

Application Deadlines

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Contact Information

UMBC Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation Contact Information

Mailing Address

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
and Orientation
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

OFFICE LOCATION

Albin O. Kuhn Library
on the lower level next to Library Pond

Admissions Staff

410-455-2292

Available Monday through Friday, from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

admissions@umbc.edu

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Certificate in Gender and Women’s Studies