The Women’s & Gender Studies M.A. program allows students to explore the nature of women’s status, circumstances, and objectives across the boundaries of academic disciplines, cultures, and historical periods. This two-year program is designed to give students access to advanced concepts in the field and the professional skills that can be applied in the workplace.
Students identify an academic discipline or a related/applied area or a specialization designed in consultation with the graduate coordinator.
The program offers options for degree candidates who choose to seek professional credentialing such as a terminal degree. The program also serves those who have achieved competence in their field and who want to integrate the theory and practice of Women’s & Gender Studies into their profession.
Careers
The M.A. in Women's & Gender Studies program prepares students for a wide range of careers in the public and private sectors — careers that can shape policy-making, human relations, law, the media, and education. An advanced degree can also provide solid academic preparation for working in the nonprofit and social work sectors.
Typical Job Titles
- Gender Studies Professor
- Women's Studies Professor
- Gender and Diversity Trainer
- Nonprofit Program Manager for Women's Services
- Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
- Policy Analyst for Women's and Gender Issues
School / College
College of Arts & Sciences
Department
Women's & Gender Studies
Contact
Dr. Heidi Lockwood
wgs@southernct.edu