Students at a computer

UChicago students

UChicago campus

The University of Chicago campus in spring

Students in class

UChicago classroom discussion

Students study in the Quads.

Students study in the Quads.

College students present to a local community group.

College students present to a local community group.

The Joe and Rika Mansueto Library provides a study space on campus.

The Joe and Rika Mansueto Library provides a study space on campus.

Professor Martha Nussbaum holds a seminar in her home.

Professor Martha Nussbaum holds a seminar in her home.

Students gather at an Office of Multicultural Student Affairs event.

Students gather at an Office of Multicultural Student Affairs event.

Graduate Certificate in Gender and Sexuality Studies

We are proud to offer the Graduate Certificate in Gender and Sexuality Studies to those grad students who have completed the following requirements:

  • A graduate-level foundation course in gender and sexuality, e.g., Introduction to Theories of Sex/Gender or an equivalent graduate-level course. See our list of courses.
  • At least 3 additional courses in gender and sexuality studies. These may be cross-listed courses or equivalent non-cross listed courses approved by the graduate chair.
  • A major research paper with a substantial gender/sexuality component.
  • At least 1 year of participation in the Gender & Sexualities Studies Workshop.

Students wishing to receive the certificate should submit evidence of having fulfilled the requirements for approval to the Student Affairs Administrator, Sarah Tuohey, stuohey@uchicago.edu.