The graduate program in Women s Studies offers a Master of Arts degree providing a strong foundation for understanding historical and contemporary issues concerning women and gender and emphasizing differing perspectives and methodologies. Students admitted to the graduate program should consult with the Women s Studies advisor as soon as possible to plan their course of study. Students should apply for candidacy to the Women s Studies advisor after satisfactorily completing 12 semester hours of approved courses with grades of B or higher.
Grades See the general university requirements regarding grades.
In the Women s Studies program any graduate student receiving more than two grades of C or lower will be unable to continue. Requirements for the Master of Arts Degree in Women s Studies 1. Students must complete 33 hours of approved courses, including 12 hours of requirements and the completion of a substantial research project. Up to six semester hours of transfer credits may be considered on approval by the Women s Studies committee, providing these credits are in compliance with Graduate Division requirements. Required Courses for the M.A. WST 401 Research Methods in Women s Studies Introduction to the university and to research methodology, assumptions, and bibliographical tools in the humanities and social sciences.