Online Undergraduate Certificate in Gender, Law, and Policy

The certificate in gender, law, and policy, developed by the Department of Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies, explores how gender and sexuality shape access to justice, and focuses on inclusivity, equity, and empathy in the workplace and community. This program covers topics such as intimate partner violence, human trafficking, reproductive justice, LGBTQ rights, electoral politics, feminist jurisprudence, sex education, and many other women and gender studies.

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What careers are possible with an online certificate in gender, law, and policy?

These classes will teach you to analyze the law from a critical perspective and hone your skills in using scientific, historical, cross-cultural, and literary tools to improve and create better policy solutions to contemporary social problems. These skills will enhance a variety of careers that focus on equity in our society and outreach to the community in counseling, education, and leadership roles.

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CERTIFICATE IN GENDER, LAW, AND POLICY PROGRAM SNAPSHOT

$445

per credit hour

avg. weeks per course

How flexible is online learning at KU?

KU’s online programs are designed with your busy schedule in mind and offer the flexibility to study wherever — and often whenever — is most convenient for you. Our online courses in gender, law, and policy are taught by the same highly regarded faculty and expert instructors, and contain the same rigorous curriculum and instruction as our on-campus programs.

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Why get an online certificate in gender, law, and policy?

These classes will help you to improve and create better policy solutions to contemporary social problems by using scientific, historical, cross-cultural, and literary tools to analyze the law from a critical perspective.

Program details

Costs

The flat-rate tuition for fully online domestic College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students is $445 per credit hour regardless of their status as Kansas or out-of-state students. Only domestic students are eligible at this time. Click below to learn more.

Admission

This certificate is available to degree seeking students upon admission to their major/degree program. Talk with your academic success coach about adding this certificate to your academic plan.

Curriculum

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FAQ: Undergraduate Certificate in Gender, Law, and Policy

The undergraduate certificate in gender, law, and policy has open admission. Talk with your academic success coach or advisor about adding this certificate to your academic plan.

This certificate is the same as one you would earn as an on-campus student in the same program. Class instructors are on-campus faculty, GTAs, and lecturers who help you succeed as an online learner, offering an accommodating schedule and the same support and community that an on-campus student would have.

Certificates can sometimes be completed in a single semester, but course sequencing for some certificates may require taking classes across two or more semesters.

All courses are online. Primarily, you work on your own schedule while maintaining weekly deadlines and check-ins to ensure your progress. Academic success coaches offer personalized help, educational planning, and one-on-one advising.

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