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Social Structures and Human Experience Certificate

Certificate Requirements

A certificate in social structures and human experience includes:

GEND 200Introduction to Gender Studies

3
GEND 350Topics in Gender Studies

2 to 4
HUMN 380Global Perspectives on Gender

3

Plus nine semester hours of electives from the following courses:

GEND 360Gender and the Professions

3
HIST 260The History of Women in America

3
SSCI 270Women and the Social Sciences

3
COMM 218Intercultural Communication

3
SOCI 230Sociology of the Family

3
SOCI 250Culture in America

3
SOCI 355Society and Sexuality

3
GERN 210Diversity and Aging

3
ANHS 318Human Sexuality

3
CJUS 111Self-Defense/Stress Management

3
CJUS 335Victimology

3
SOWK 355American Social Service Policy

3

Other courses, including topics courses and independent studies, may count as electives for the Social Structures and Human Experience minor or certificate with the approval of the program faculty. Courses that may fulfill program requirements can be found in ART, COMM, ENGL, HIST, HUMN, PLAW, POLS, RELI, SOCI, SSCI, THEA, and other programs.

Effective as of 7/27/2026