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: | ||
| WGSS601 | Theoretical Foundations in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | 3 |
| WGSS602 | Methodologies and Epistemologies in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | 3 |
| WGSS618 | Feminist Pedagogy | 3 |
| WGSS628 | Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Colloquium | 2 |
| WGSS708 | Research Seminar in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | 3 |
| Select 18 elective credits | 18 | |
| 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 Credits | 32 | |