Stand out with cultural intelligence and insight
Enhance your degree with a Women’s Studies certificate from Central Lakes College. This interdisciplinary program explores the experiences and contributions of women and girls across historical, social, political, and cultural contexts, drawing from the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Courses challenge students to examine issues such as gender, feminism, race, class, religion, sexuality, health, and reproduction through engaging readings, media, collaborative projects, and independent research.
Adding this certificate strengthens any major by cultivating critical thinking, cultural competency, and communication skills—qualities highly sought in careers like education, healthcare, law, social work, public policy, business, and media. It’s a powerful complement that prepares you to lead with insight, embrace diversity, and create meaningful change.
Location: Brainerd Campus
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