Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

WGS GRADUATE PROGRAM DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 15

Posted on 04/26/2016

The Women’s & Gender Studies Program is still seeking applicants to the MA in WGS Fall 2016 cohort. The deadline for applications to has been extended to June 15.  For more information on the program, see Graduate Studies in WGS or the MA FAQ.

To celebrate the 10^th Anniversary of our Master’s degree in Women’s and Gender Studies, we’ve listed the top ten reasons you should consider graduate studies in WGS at UNCG!

10. You’ll build on the legacy of one of the earliest Women’s and Gender Studies programs in the US;
9. You’ll study in the only Master’s program in Women’s and Gender Studies in North Carolina;
8. You’ll do challenging intellectual work in a supportive environment;
7. You’ll develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the ways that gender, race, culture, class, and sexuality function in society;
6. You’ll acquire an understanding of power in global and local contexts from historical, geopolitical, and ethical perspectives;
5. You’ll tailor your plan of study to suit your goals and interests;
4. You’ll engage a capstone project focused on social activism or scholarly research;
3. You’ll work with outstanding faculty in a community of feminist scholars;
2. You’ll prepare yourself for careers in non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, or teaching, or for further academic pursuits;

… and the number one reason you should consider the MA program in WGS at UNCG is…

1.  Your new knowledge and understanding will transform your life!