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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.

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 01/11/2027


Total classes:

Total classes: 9

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 30

This program is also available in-person. 

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Degree questions, answered

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Prepare to develop innovative solutions to society’s most pressing challenges

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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. 


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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:

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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.

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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

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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.

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