Feminism and Visual Literacy Micro-Credential

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The micro-credential in Feminism and Visual Literacy provides learners with a unique opportunity to gain skills in analyzing visual material from a perspective of feminist and queer theories and methodologies. As consumers and producers of an increasingly visual world, visual literacy is an essential but often underdeveloped skill valuable in academic and professional settings. This program allows you to select from courses that benefit your research and professional trajectories, while also providing a foundation in feminist visual literacy.

For more information and to apply visit the Office of Micro-Credentials.

Course Requirements

Feminism and Visual Literacy Core (3 credits)

One foundational course:

GGS 523SEM - New Directions in Queer Theory Credits: 3
or
GGS 526SEM - Feminism, Art, and Culture Credits: 3
or
GGS 661SEM - Special Topics Credits: 3
Course Title: The Problem of Life: Feminist and Queer Biopolitics

Electives (6 credits)

Students must take an additional 2 graduate level Global Gender Studies (GGS) courses, which may be a combination of electives (relating to Feminist Visual Literacy) or additional foundation courses.

*Electives must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies

Additional Requirements

Successful completion includes passing all three required courses with a B+ or better, and a conference presentation or paper that uses feminist, gender or queer analysis to analyze images or visual culture.

Total Credit Hours: 9

3.0 GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (no courses offered online)

Average Time to Completion

Two Semesters