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Women's and Gender Studies Program

Graduate Studies

The Women’s and Gender Studies Program at DePaul University offers an MA in Women's and Gender Studies, a 5 Year BA/MA Program, a Graduate Certificate in Women's and Gender Studies, and a Graduate Concentration in Women's and Gender Studies (through the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program.

DePaul's MA Program in Women's and Gender Studies offers a cutting-edge curriculum that

  • focuses on the interconnectedness of local, global, and transnational feminist theories, methodologies, research, public policies, and social movements
  • attends to interlocking systems of oppression and privilege--gender, race, sexuality, class, nation--to address issues of power, resistance, and social transformation
  • connects feminist theories to activism and social justice
  • engages communities through research, advocacy, and service

The MA Program in Women's and Gender Studies will be a 48 credit hour program (12 courses), including five core WMS courses, five or six elective courses organized around a focus tailored to the individual student's needs, and a capstone Project chosen among three options--Thesis, Practical or Creative Project, or Portfolio. Deadline for applications: February 15, 2008.

Program Structure and Requirements (.pdf file)
Admission Requirements and Guidelines
Recommendation for Admission Form (.pdf file)

The Five Year BA/MA Program offers undergraduate majors the opportunity to complete the MA in one additional year of classes after the BA. Applications for this program are accepted Winter Quarter of the Junior Year. Deadline for applications: March, 2008.

5 Year BA/MA Structure and Requirements
Admission Requirements and Guidelines
5 Year Application Form
Recommendation for Admission Form

The Graduate Certificate represents successful completion of four Women's and Gender Studies courses (16 hours, including WMS 400). This program is available to both non-degree seeking students as well as to graduate students in other DePaul graduate programs and departments.

Graduate Certificate Program (.pdf file)

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program (MALS) offers a Graduate Concentration in Women’s and Gender Studies.

For more information, contact the Women’s and Gender Studies Graduate Program Director, Beth Catlett

 
     
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