GNDR 2099 - Gender Studies Certificate Capstone

Credits: 1
Hours/Week: Lecture 1 Lab None
Course Description: This course will give students an opportunity to reflect on and synthesize the material completed for the Gender Studies Certificate. Students will complete a portfolio demonstrating their proficiency in the common learning outcomes recommended by the National Women’s Studies Association for the field of Gender Studies.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least three courses toward the GNDR Studies Certificate and consent of instructor. ENGL 1020 with a grade of C or higher OR ENGL 1021 with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Academic and career paths for Gender Studies majors and minors
Overview of portfolio requirements
Review of selected NWSA Common Learning Outcomes for Gender Studies Programs
Transfer options for Gender Studies Certificate students

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

apply Gender Studies concepts to their academic and professional careers.
produce written and/or oral reflections on their intellectual development with respect to the material they have studied.
synthesize material from courses completed for the Gender Studies Certificate.
demonstrate mastery of selected National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA) “Common Learning Outcomes” for Gender Studies Programs as appropriate to a 16-credit certificate award with written and/or oral examples.
discuss the importance of critical self-analysis in understanding the perspectives and theories of Gender Studies.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
None
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
None

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GNDR 2099 - Gender Studies Certificate Capstone