Undergraduate Certificate in Gender-Based Violence and Prevention

The Undergraduate Certificate in Gender-Based Violence and Prevention is a 15-credit course program that provides degree-seeking undergraduate students with a comprehensive, interdisciplinary understanding of gender-based violence and strategies to address it. Drawing on courses from Women’s and Gender Studies, Political Science, Health Humanities, Anthropology, Criminal Justice, History, Psychology, Social Work, and International Relations, this program prepares students to critically evaluate the root causes and consequences of gender-based violence at both local and global levels.

Students who complete this certificate will gain experience in developing and implementing violence prevention strategies, exploring legal frameworks, and building peer leadership skills. The certificate in Gender-Based Violence and Prevention is ideal for students pursuing careers in criminal justice, law, health services, policy, social work, international development, and other fields that demand expertise in gender-based violence, innovative prevention strategies, and leadership skills.