Program Overview

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Doctor of Philosophy in Gender & Women's Studies (Doctoral)

Overview

An emerging field, gender studies is an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the power dynamics that are associated with gender. Diverse theories of gender, critical race theory, feminism, other social movements, and critical and cultural studies are all foundational concepts. The Ph.D. in Gender & Women's Studies prepares students for careers in academia, advocacy, law, social work and professions in which critical thinking is key. You will gain skills in diverse approaches to feminist scholarship, enabling you to design and complete your own innovative dissertation project and contribute to applied community-based research. Diverse electives span from the ancient to modern world.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Arts & Media
• Culture & Language
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Law, Policy & Social Justice
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Minimum Credit Units

• 54 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

*Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 11.89%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 7 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 12.5%
• Enrollment % Female: 87.5%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 37.5%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Degree

• Doctor of Philosophy