Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Master of Arts (M.A.)

Thesis option: 32 credits
Non-thesis option: 32 credits

Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies does not have a stand-alone M.A. program. However, on the way to a Ph.D., students who have completed the appropriate coursework may request conferral of a master's degree (non-thesis option). Students are required to complete at least 14 credits of required courses and 18 credits of electives for a total of 32 credits and must pass the Portfolio Review benchmark.

Course Title Credits
Required courses:
WGSS601Theoretical Foundations in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies3
WGSS602Methodologies and Epistemologies in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies3
WGSS618Feminist Pedagogy3
WGSS628Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Colloquium2
WGSS708Research Seminar in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies3
Select 18 elective credits18
Thesis or Non-Thesis Requirements
Select one of the following:
Thesis Option:
Students must pass the Portfolio Review benchmark and an oral defense of a research project
Non-Thesis Option:
Students must pass the Portfolio Review benchmark
Total Credits32