The Graduate Program in Women's Studies offers a Certificate in Feminist Studies for students enrolled in graduate programs (Ph.D.) at Duke. For information on the Graduate School's application process, go to http://www.gradschool.duke.edu/admissions. As yet, we do not offer our own terminal graduate degree. The Certificate gives students the opportunity for advanced training in the field; prepares them for a variety of jobs, including those in the academy; and provides a community of scholars dedicated to the study of gender, race, sexuality, and nation. Students earning the Certificate are given priority in the selection of teaching and research assistantships in Women's Studies and are eligible to apply for Dissertation Fellowships offered by the Program.

In addition to the Certificate, the program sponsors a yearlong, non-credit interdisciplinary research seminar for graduate students. Known as the Graduate Scholars Colloquium, this seminar meets monthly for dinner and discussion, and is led by the Director of Graduate Studies. You do not need to be enrolled in the Certificate Program to participate in the Graduate Scholars Colloquium.

Students in Duke's Divinity School are encouraged to look into the Certificate Program in Gender, Theology, and Ministry.

For additional information (including the application for the Certificate program) please see the links at left or contact Melanie Mitchell Program Coordinator, at 684-3655.