Women's & Gender Studies, M.A.

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below. In addition, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation. The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/womens-gender-studies/programs.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (33-36 CREDITS)

Core Requirements (27 credits)
WGS 500 – Feminist Theories and Practices
WGS 510 – Research Methods in Women's & Gender Studies 
WGS 520 – History of Feminist Thought 
WGS 530 – Global Women's Issues 
WGS 601 – Field Experience
12 credits in any subject 500-level or above

Capstone (6-9 Credits)

Option 1: Thesis Track (6 credits)
WGS 590 – Thesis Seminar I 
WGS 591 – Thesis Seminar II

Option 2: Comprehensive Exam Track (9 credits)
9 additional credits in any subject 500-level or above
Comprehensive Exam

Option 3: Special Project Track (6 credits)
WGS 592 – Special Project Seminar I 
WGS 593 – Special Project Seminar II