Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies, MA

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies at Arizona State University provides advanced training in feminist research, theory, and methodologies. Students choose from 18 elective credits and complete a culminating applied project that can lead to careers in human services, public policy, education, and nonprofits. The program is flexible and can be completed full-time in two years or part-time over a variable period.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Name: Master of Arts (MA) in Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies
• College: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Location: Tempe or Online
• Program Length: 30 credit hours (full-time: 2 years; part-time: variable)
• Objectives:
• Equip students with research skills and knowledge about gender analysis.
• Apply these tools to real-world problems and solutions.
• Foster an intersectional, transdisciplinary approach.
• Develop skills applicable in non-academic careers.
• Description:
• Flexible program providing advanced training in feminist research, theory, and methodologies.
• Culminating project requires conducting research on practical, site-specific problems linked to gender.
• Project formats can include program assessments, grant proposals, curriculum interventions, etc.
• Project outcomes can lead to careers in human services, public policy, education, nonprofits, and other fields.

Outline:

• Required Core (6 credit hours):
• WST 501: Foundations of Feminist Thought (3 credits)
• WST 502: Interdisciplinary Gender Research Methodologies (3 credits)
• Electives (18 credit hours): Students choose 18 credits of electives from the program offerings.
• Culminating Experience (6 credit hours):
• WST 593: Applied Project (6 credits)
• Requires successful oral defense.

Assessment:

Careers:

• Potential career paths include:
• Universities
• Research and policy institutes
• Government organizations
• Nonprofit organizations

Other:

• The program allows for an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree option with the Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies BA program.
• Admission to the graduate program requires a separate application.
• Applicants with a BA or BS in any field from a regionally accredited institution are eligible to apply.
• Students with prior degrees in women, gender, and sexuality studies, history, English, sociology, religious studies, social work, psychology, communication, or ethnic studies may be advantaged.
• Students from science, technology, engineering, or mathematics fields with interests in gender and education or science may also be considered.
• Applicants must provide transcripts, a personal statement, resume, writing sample, and letters of recommendation.
Updates or changes to the program may occur after this date.