Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, M.A. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The Georgia State University M.A. program in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies has four interrelated areas of concentration: Our curriculum stands out for its emphasis on the intersections of gender and sexuality with race, nationalisms, ethnicity and transnationalism. We have a strong emphasis on queer theory and LGBTQ studies and the theory and practice of activism.

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences | Department: Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies | Duration: 36 credit hours over 4-5 semesters (two-year program) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: July 15 Spring: Does not admit Summer: Does not admit | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Master of Arts Degree Requirements Thirty hours of graduate coursework, 15 hours of which are required (WGSS 8001, WGSS 8002, WGSS 8004, WGSS 8005 and and WGSS 8007) and 15 hours of coursework that may be chosen from the Institute for Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality courses or from approved courses in other departments. A minimum of six hours of Thesis Research or Capstone Hours for non-thesis options. A thesis or practicum approved by the student’s committee. For complete degree requirements, visit the catalog. Please note that in the case of any conflict of information, the Graduate Catalog supersedes the WGSS website.

Career pathways

Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies M.A. graduates pursue careers in various fields. Many of our students go on to pursue Ph.D.’s, while others pursue jobs in teaching, social work, public policy or non-profit organizations. Potential career outcomes include: Overall, an M.A.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our graduate students come from a range of disciplinary backgrounds, including humanities (such as English and history), social sciences (such as psychology, sociology and anthropology) and professional fields (such as social work and education).We encourage a background in the field of women’s, gender and sexuality studies either in formal education, community organizing, or artistic projects. In addition to the College’s Graduate School Admission Requirements, we also require: Three letters of recommendation addressing your ability to undertake graduate study Written statement of purpose of 750-1000 words An academic writing sample. (GRE not required) View Additional Application Guidance Prospective students who wish to apply for the graduate program should read about graduate admissions for the College of Arts and Sciences.For priority consideration, including assistantship consideration, all materials must be received by March 1; the latest deadline for consideration is April 15. Contact our Graduate Director with any additional questions.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://cas.gsu.edu/graduate-admissions/

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