Why study Women’s and Gender Studies at UW-Whitewater? <p>Over the last 50 years, the Women’s and Gender Studies program at UW-Whitewater has grown from one course to a dynamic department. WGS has options for students who want to major in the subject or for those who want a minor or certificate to complement a different degree.</p> <p>No matter what your course of study, the Women’s and Gender Studies program will teach you several valuable skills as you navigate your career.</p> <p>What you’ll learn:</p> <ul> <li>Critical thinking</li> <li>Written and oral communication</li> <li>Self-reflection skills</li> <li>Intercultural competence</li> </ul> <p>What you’ll experience:</p> <ul> <li>High impact practices</li> <li>Dedicated advisors</li> <li>Inclusive student and faculty community</li> </ul> <p>What you’ll gain:</p> <ul> <li>Employable skills</li> <li>Co-curricular opportunities</li> <li>Lifelong learning</li> </ul> <p>In addition to the Women’s and Gender Studies major and minor, the following certificates are available for UW-Whitewater students to complete.</p> Diversity Leadership Certificate <p>This certificate is designed to allow students, across the disciplines, to engage in in-depth diversity learning around issues of gender, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality and ability. The Diversity Leadership Certificate prepares students for living and working in a diverse society through curricular and co-curricular activities to enhance knowledge, develop facilitation skills, and engage in productive collaborations across differences.</p> Arrow LGBTQ Studies Certificate <p>Students in this certificate program will examine how gender, gender identity, and sexuality interact with ethnicity, race, class, and ability while exploring contemporary, cross-cultural, and historical issues related to LGBTQ lives. The LGBTQ Studies Certificate is intended for students who would benefit from a thorough introduction to LGBTQ Studies from various disciplinary perspectives.</p> Arrow Women’s and Gender Studies Certificate <p>This certificate is granted to students who complete 12 credits in approved Women’s and Gender Studies courses.</p> Arrow