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Graduates of the Gender and Women's Studies program from University of Arizona will produce original knowledge in the field from a foundation in diverse theories of gender, critical race theory, feminism and other social movements, history, literature, critical and cultural studies, and the relation of gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, and transnational economic and political processes.
Through coursework and preparation for individually designed comprehensive exams, students gain understanding and skills in diverse approaches to feminist scholarship that enable them to design and complete their own innovative dissertation project.
The department has particular expertise in Chicana/Latina studies, LGBTQ/Sexuality Studies, transnationalism, and representation and culture and maintains methodologically diverse approaches to scholarship. Through its affiliation with the Southwest Institute for Research on Women the department also contributes to applied community-based research on women's and adolescent health, substance abuse treatment, women and incarceration, and projects related to border issues.
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Courses include:
- Feminist Theories
- History/Social Movements
- Women’s Studies
- Gender and Language in Japan
- Latina Feminisms in the Americas
- Human Sexuality in World History
- Chicana/o Literary & Historical Recovery Projects
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Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
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Area & Cultural Studies Gender & Sexuality Studies View 5 other PhDs in Gender & Sexuality Studies in United StatesExplore more key information
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General requirements
- Three Letters of Recommendation. The Department requires each applicant to have a minimum of 3 letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf.
- Statement of Purpose. Please provide a statement of up to 1000 words outlining your purpose in undertaking graduate study in Gender & Women’s Studies, and at the UA in particular, including your academic objectives, research interests, and career plans. Include information that documents your preparation for advanced study in this field, such as research projects, internships, or other relevant experiences.
- Personal Statement. Please write a statement of no more than 500 words that identifies the distinctive qualities, characteristics, and life experiences that contribute to your decision to pursue graduate education in Gender & Women’s Studies.
- Writing Sample. This may be a term paper, a published article or essay, or a substantive research report.
- Curriculum Vitae.
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International
33600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33600 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
33600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 33600 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
13400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13400 USD per year during 60 months.
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