Is This Degree For You?

What type of jobs can I get with a degree in Women's Studies?

As with any Liberal Arts Degree, Women's Studies provides a well rounded education that can be useful in any job. A Women's Studies degree also provides an excellent foundation for further graduate work in professional degree programs such as counseling, social work, law, and public health. A degree in Women's Studies will enhance student's ability to participate professionally in a range of organizations and businesses in the public and private sector, particularly those addressing women's issues. Women's Studies not only provides an excellent Liberal Arts education that improves one's skills in writing and discussions, but it also prepares the student to work with diverse populations and be aware of the forces of privilege and oppression.

Can I combine Women's Studies with another degree program?

Women's Studies can be combined with other undergraduate majors or can also be taken as a minor. Women's Studies can help fill the gap in many traditional disciplines by providing courses focusing on diversity and women's issues which are necessary in all disciplines. For additional information on pursuing a Women's Studies undergraduate degree or minor see the SDSU General Catalog.

What degree programs does the Women's Department offer?

The Women's Studies Department offers an undergraduate major, undergraduate minor, and Master's degree program.

• Undergraduate major and minor 
• For additional information on pursuing a Women's Studies undergraduate degree see the SDSU General Catalog

• Master's degree program 
• For additional information on pursuing a Women's Studies graduate degree see the Graduate Bulletin

How do I apply to the Department?

Undergraduate:

• See the SDSU General Catalog for details

Graduate:

NOTE:YOU MUST SEND DUPLICATE COPIES OF ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS TO BOTH SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE WOMEN'S STUDIES DEPARTMENT SIMULTANEOUSLY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE PROGRAM

What are the requirements of the Master's program?

Description of the Master's Program

The MA in Women's Studies is a liberal arts degree providing students with an opportunity to pursue advanced interdisciplinary work in Women's Studies.

The program offers preparation for doctoral work in areas such as history, the social sciences, literature, and interdisciplinary studies, and it serves as a supplement for professional degrees in fields such as law, social work, public health, and counseling.

With an increasing emphasis on careers focusing on the delivery of services to women, and a rethinking of the needs of families and parents, the MA degree in Women's Studies helps to fill a growing demand for experts versed in women- and gender-focused issues.

Requirements for the Master's Degree.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements for the master's degree as described in the SDSU Graduate Bulletin, the student must complete a graduate program of 30 units with at least 21 units in Women's Studies.

1. Required courses include 601,701, 797 and 799.

2. Nine units should be selected from 602, 603, 604, 605 and 606.

3. A theme of study composed of nine units of graduate electives.

The graduate plan, which should include courses in deparments other than Women's Studies, must be approved by the Department's graduate advisor and the graduate office.
 
 

Applications for the M.A. program must be received by February 15th of each year for the Fall semester.

Contact Dr. Bonnie Zimmerman, Graduate Advisor for more information:(619)594-3739 or Send an e-mail to bonnie.zimmerman@sdsu.edu
 
 

Graduate Course offerings

To learn more about these classes visit the Graduate Bulletin.