Information for Graduate Students
The Women’s & Gender Studies (WGS) graduate certificate at Texas Tech University gives master’s and doctoral students an opportunity to explore how gender influences culture, society, leadership, and professional life.
Approved in 2006 by the Texas Tech University Graduate School, Academic Council, and the State of Texas Coordinating Board, the program can be completed as:
- A graduate certificate,
- A graduate minor, or
- A post-baccalaureate credential for working professionals.
This flexible, interdisciplinary option is ideal for students and professionals in fields such as education, communication, social work, law, healthcare, public service, and the military.
Information for Graduate Students
Program Options
Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Women’s & Gender Studies can be pursued independently or alongside another graduate degree. Students may also apply WGS courses toward their major or minor field of study, with approval from their department and the WGS advisor.
Master’s Students
While WGS does not currently offer a standalone master’s degree, WGS courses may be applied toward your M.A. as a minor or as approved coursework within your major department. Faculty affiliated with WGS may serve on Master’s thesis committees with approval from the Graduate School.
Doctoral Students
WGS graduate coursework can qualify as a minor field (15 hours) for doctoral students. When selected, WGS must be included in qualifying exams and represented on the student’s doctoral committee. Individual WGS courses may also count toward major field requirements with advisor approval.
Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A.)
Graduate-level WGS courses may also fulfill requirements in interdisciplinary programs such as Ethnic Studies, Comparative Literature, and Fine Arts. One of the three required subject areas may include Women’s & Gender Studies.
Advising
Dr. Miglena Sternadori
📞 806.742.4335
✉️ miglena.sternadori@ttu.edu
Scholarships
Courses
Why Pursue the Graduate Certificate?
The WGS Graduate Certificate helps you:
- Strengthen your critical thinking and analytical skills
- Gain a broader understanding of social and cultural systems
- Enhance your research and writing within your primary discipline
- Expand your career and academic opportunities across multiple fields
Whether you’re preparing for advanced research, professional growth, or teaching, the WGS Graduate Certificate adds valuable depth to your graduate education.
Women's & Gender Studies
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Phone
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Email
womens.studies@ttu.edu