Online Master of Arts in Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies
Arizona State University’s Master of Arts in gender, women and sexuality studies provides you with 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: 08/21/2025
Total classes: 9
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 30
What is women and gender studies?
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 the master’s in gender studies program cover a range of timely topics from seeking reproductive justice to feminism reflected on social media. In addition to completing two core courses and a two-semester applied project, you’ll choose 18 credits of elective courses based on your personal and professional interests. Courses may include:
Careers for master’s graduates
This master’s in gender studies complements an array of career fields, such as public policy, human rights advocacy, politics, public relations and grant writing. Your tangible skills in research and writing combined with an understanding of how intersectionality impacts the human experience will prepare you to step into the jobs of the future. Careers you can pursue include, but aren’t limited to:
Learn from top faculty in field of women and gender studies
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.
- Fulbright American Scholars.
- Guggenheim Fellows.
- MacArthur Fellows.
- Nobel laureates.
Learn from top faculty in field of women and gender studies
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.
- 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.
31,572
students enrolled as of fall 2024
$161 million
in research expenditures in FY23
21
interdisciplinary schools and departments
100+
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.
