Program Web Site
http://www.artsci.uc.edu/womens_studiesProgram Overview
The MA, one of the oldest in the country, requires completing a core curriculum during the first year consisting of introductory, feminist theory, and interdisciplinary seminars that focus on foundational, intersectional, and transnational analysis. During the second year, students complete a culminating research or creative project under the supervision of a faculty committee, which also administers the culminating oral exam. Electives can be chosen from a range of courses offered by core and affiliate faculty, including internships and study abroad opportunities.
In addition to the two-year 54 quarter-credit, interdisciplinary MA degree just described, the Department of Women’s Studies offers a 4-year MA/JD joint degree in Women’s Studies and Law with the College of Law, and an 18 quarter-credit graduate certificate of concentration.
The MA/JD, the first in the nation, requires completing the first year MA core curriculum, the first year Law core curriculum, and then completing the MA project and oral exam with other law courses in the third year, and completing the JD in the fourth year. Special features include feminist legal externships and a domestic violence law clinic. As this is a dual degree, applicants must apply separately to each program. For JD application information, please visit Admissions@Law.uc.edu.
The graduate certificate, which requires completing most of the core curriculum, is available to students enrolled in other graduate degree programs and non-degree seeking students.
Application Deadlines
Admission Requirements
• Graduate School online application and fee
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Women’s Studies application and financial aid forms
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1-2 page personal essay or statement of purpose
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Higher education official transcripts with 3.0 minimum GPA
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Recent GRE general test score of 550 minimum on verbal
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TOEFL score (if applicable) of 600 minimum
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Three letters of recommendation (One letter only for graduate certificate admission)
Application Information
If you would like to submit an electronic application for the Women's Studies program, please visit our On-Line Graduate School Application and complete the form.In order to complete the admission process, you need to visit the Women's Studies website or contact the program directly using the contact information below for information about application requirements or to inquire about materials that need to be submitted when applying to this program.
For more information about the Women's Studies program, contact the program coordinator listed below.
Contact Information
Graduate Program
Department of Women's Studies
University of Cincinnati
P.O. Box 210164
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0164
Email: graduate.coordinator.ws@uc.edu
Phone: 513-556-6776
