Women's and Gender Studies

Program Announcement:
Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies

The Women’s and Gender Studies Department at the College of New Jersey is pleased to
announce a new graduate certificate program. Applications are currently being accepted for the
fall semester of 2012.
The Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies is designed to serve both working professionals and
students preparing for further graduate study. It will be especially useful for teachers, who will gain
strategies for navigating the gendered terrain of the classroom and addressing issues of bullying.
The Graduate Certificate can be completed on its own or combined with a Masters of Arts in
English. This five-course program of advanced study, grounded in contemporary issues and
current scholarship, emphasizes critical thinking and writing skills and provides a foundation in
gender theory. Evening and summer classes allow working adults to successfully complete the
program.
The College of New Jersey is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for
its commitment to excellence. The Women’s and Gender Studies Department is an inclusive and
dynamic learning community dedicated to preparing students for a lifetime of critically engaged
learning and citizenship. Founded in 1972, TCNJ’s Women’s and Gender Studies Department is
one of the largest in the country, and a national exemplar for its innovative programming in
education. Faculty in the Women’s and Gender Studies Department are gifted teachers and active
scholars who engage students in discussion of latest issues and ideas in their fields. They serve
as mentors to students and encourage original, publishable research and writing.
The priority consideration deadline for applying for Fall 2012 matriculation is February 1st and the
final deadline is August 1st. For further program information, contact Ann Marie Nicolosi, Chair,
Women’s and Gender Studies Department, nicolosi@tcnj.edu. An application, and information
regarding required supplemental document, can be obtained through the Office of Graduate
Studies at http://graduate.pages.tcnj.edu/apply/.
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