| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-12-01 | - |
Program Overview
This PhD program in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies immerses students in feminist theory and praxis, providing them with the skills to conduct original research and contribute to the field. The program offers a range of courses in gender-related topics, and students can choose from elective coursework, research, and a dissertation to complete their degree. Graduates pursue careers in academia, research, policy, and advocacy, aiming to make a positive impact on gender equality and social justice.
Program Outline
Outline:
Program Content:
The program will immerse students in creative and critical knowledge production, and provide them with deep fluency in feminist theory, methodology, and praxis. It will help students conduct original, cutting-edge research while contributing to the field of women, gender, and sexuality studies.
Structure:
The program consists of:
- Required Core: 12 credit hours (4 courses)
- Elective Coursework: 30 credit hours (10 courses)
- Research: 12 credit hours
- Dissertation: 12 credit hours
Individual Modules:
The program offers courses in several key topics related to gender, including:
- Gendered dimensions of social structures, institutions, and organizations
- Effects of policies and laws on gender relations
- Intersections of race, gender, sexualities, and citizenship in a transnational world
- Historical and contemporary representations of gender across genres
- Social change, social movements, and community development
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
The program uses various methods for assessment:
- Written Comprehensive Exam:
- Oral Comprehensive Exam:
- Prospectus:
- Dissertation:
Careers:
Career Paths:
Graduates of the program have pursued careers in:
- Universities
- Research and policy institutes
- Government organizations
- Non-profit organizations
Career Outcomes:
The program aims to prepare students for leadership roles in academia, research, policy, and advocacy within the field of gender studies.
Other:
Admission Term:
The next admission term for the program is Fall 2025, with applications due in December 2024.
Entry Requirements:
All Applicants:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree: in any field from a regionally accredited institution.
- Minimum cumulative GPA:
- 3.00 in the last 60 hours of the first bachelor's degree program, or
- 3.00 in an applicable master's degree program.
- Additional application materials:
- Graduate admission application and fee
- Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Writing sample (10 to 15 pages)
International Applicants:
- English language proficiency: Proof is required regardless of current residency. This can be demonstrated through accepted English proficiency exams like TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Minimum TOEFL iBT score: 80
- Minimum IELTS score: 6.5
- Minimum PTE score: 58
