Program Overview

Master of Arts in Gender & Women's Studies

Overview

The Master of Arts in Gender & Women's Studies is offered as part of a dual-degree program with the James E. Rogers College of Law. Students pursuing a Juris Doctor may dually enroll in the M.A. program and prepare to practice law with an understanding of feminist theories, feminist and related social movements, and critical race and ethnic studies. You'll develop an understanding of the interconnections among gender, law, public policy and more. A four-year program, the dual M.A./J.D. requires you to meet application deadlines and testing requirements for each program independently. The first two years of study alternate between the two programs.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

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

Minimum Credit Units

• 36 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.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Degree

• Master of Arts

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.