Online Master of Arts in Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies
Develop analytical and research skills to understand gender in relation to race, class, sexuality and disability in contemporary society in Arizona State University’s online Master of Arts in gender, women and sexuality studies. You’ll be provided advanced training in this interdisciplinary field, preparing you for a variety of career paths that fulfill your professional aspirations and broaden your career opportunities.
Quick facts
Next start date: 01/12/2026
Total classes: 9
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 30
Prepare to develop innovative solutions to society’s most pressing challenges
Will my diploma say ‘online’?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Women and gender studies master’s courses
Courses in this master’s program cover a range of topics from seeking reproductive justice to feminism reflected on social media. In addition to completing two required core courses and a semester-long, 15-week applied project for your culminating experience, you’ll choose 18 credits of elective courses based on your personal and professional interests.
The roles you’ll be prepared for
This program complements an array of career fields, such as public policy, human rights advocacy, elected office public relations, social media relations and grant writing. Your skills in research and writing, combined with an understanding of how intersectionality impacts the human experience, will prepare you to step into a variety of roles. Careers you can pursue include, but aren’t limited to:
Learn from top faculty in field of women and gender studies
From Royal Society and American Academy fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members.
- Fulbright American Scholars
- Guggenheim Fellows
- MacArthur Fellows
- Nobel laureates
Learn from top faculty in field of women and gender studies
From Royal Society and American Academy fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members.
- Fulbright American Scholars
- Guggenheim Fellows
- MacArthur Fellows
- Nobel laureates
How to apply
Applicants to the Master of Arts in gender, women and sexuality studies program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
The largest and most diverse college at ASU
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences takes a transdisciplinary approach to education with a vast spectrum of degrees in the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. We inspire students to become socially aware critical thinkers and global citizens.
25,500+
currently enrolled students
$140 million
in research expenditures in 2018
23
interdisciplinary schools and departments
95+
undergraduate degrees
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
