Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to feminist scholarship. A writing sample, a statement of purpose in pursuing the Ph.D., transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate work undertaken, GRE General Test scores, and three letters of recommendation from faculty members familiar with the applicant's academic work must be submitted before an application can be considered. The statement of purpose should describe how the applicant sees her- or himself in the world and why he or she wants to pursue graduate study in general and women's studies in particular. The department uses the statement of purpose and the sample of academic writing to evaluate applicants' ability to present their views forcefully and gracefully, as well as their ability to analyze, critique, and interpret. The department does not offer a master's degree.
Most students receive financial support for their first two years in the program.
Research assistantships and teaching assistantships also are available through other departments. Publication Notice Page content was reviewed in June 2000. The University of Iowa . All rights reserved.