Gender & Women's Studies

Programs under this Major:: Master of Arts Program (MA); Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

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The Department of Gender and Women's Studies PhD and MA/JD programs offer students the opportunity to develop and strengthen their understanding and analyses of feminist thought and movements in an intellectually exciting environment. Students receive a background in theories and movements with the opportunity to develop their own interests with the support from faculty across the university. Providing a foundation in women's issues and feminist theories along with internship opportunities, the program prepares students for doctoral work as well as numerous careers addressing feminist concerns. The program draws its courses and faculty from many departments, allowing students flexibility to pursue their studies from many different perspectives. With 11 core faculty members and over 60 affiliated faculty, the UA Gender and Women's Studies department is one of the largest in the country. A well developed undergraduate curriculum offers graduate students excellent teaching opportunities. The mutual interaction with the Southwest Institute for Research on Women (SIROW) provides a rich intellectual environment as well as graduate research assistantship opportunities on SIROW projects.

Applicants should hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent by the date of entry into the program. An undergraduate major or minor in women's studies or a strong background in feminist theory within the undergraduate major is recommended. Admission to the program is contingent upon admission into the Graduate College. For further information check the department website: http://ws.web.arizona.edu/.

PhD students in other disciplines may select a minor in GWS. The GWS minor is 12 units of approved GWS courses, including two courses from the following list: GWS 539A, GWS 539B, GWS 639, and GWS 684. The remaining two courses would come from any 500-level (or above) course offered by core GWS faculty or officially cross-listed with GWS. It is expected that one or more core GWS faculty members would serve on the student's comprehensive examination committee and dissertation committee. The minor will be granted upon completion of coursework with a B or better for the required units. A Minor Program of Study form must be completed and a signed copy filed with the GWS Director of Graduate Studies. No more than two transfer courses will be accepted, not to replace the GWS core courses.

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Department: Gender & Women's Studies

Phone:: (520) 621-7338
Fax:: (520) 621-1533

Mailing Address:: 925 N. Tyndall
PO Box 210438
Website:: http://gws.arizona.edu/

Majors:: Gender & Women's Studies, Gender & Women's Studies

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Department Faculty

Gender and Women's Studies Core Faculty

Monica J. Casper, Department Head and Professor
Jennifer L. Croissant, Associate Professor
Francisco J. Galarte, Assistant Professor
Adam M. Geary, Assistant Professor
Miranda Joseph, Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Studies
Elizabeth Lapovsky Kennedy, Professor Emerita
Eithne P. Luibheid, Associate Professor and Director of Undergradaute Studies
Patricia Maccorquodale, Dean of Honors College and Professor
Kari Boyd Mcbride, Associate Professor
Sandra K. Soto, Associate Professor and Editor, Feminist Formations
Sally J. Stevens, Executive Director, Southwest Institute for Research on Women
Susan O. Styker, Associate Professor, Director Institute for Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender St
Judy Nolte Temple, Professor

Southwest Institute for Research on Women

Rosi Andrade, Research Professor
Alison R. Greene, Associate Research Social Scientist
Corey Knox, Assistant Research Social Scientist
Josephine D. Korchmaros, Research Social Scientist
Patricia Manning, Social Service Coordinator
November Rose Papaleo, WISE Director
Claudia M. Powell, Associate Research Social Scientist
Nina A. Rabin, Assistant Reserach Social Scientist
Sally J. Stevens, Executive Director

Affiliate Faculty

Susan H. Aiken, Professor (English)
Rosi A. Andrade, Associate Research Professor (SW Institute for Rsch on Women)
Diane E. Austin, Assistant Research Anthropologist (Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology)
Barbara A. Babcock, Regents Professor (English)
Adele M. Barker, Professor (Russian and Slavic Studies)
Connie J. A. Beck, Associate Professor (Psychology)
Laura C. Berry, Associate Dean (Honors College)
Anne H. Betteridge, Director (Center for Middle Eastern Studies)
Katia C. Bezerra, Associate Professor (Spanish and Portuguese)
Meg Lota Brown, Professor (English)
Stephanie J. Buechler, Lecturer (School of Geography and Development)
Rosario Carrillo, Assistant Professor (Mexican American Studies)
Julia A. Clancy-Smith, Professor (History)
Barbara J. Cully, Adjunct Lecturer (English)
Irene S. d'Almeida, Professor (French and Italian)
Linda T. Darling, Associate Professor (History)
Ana M Alonso, Associate Professor (School of Anthropology)
Jill G. de Zapien, Associate Dean (Public Health Administration)
Sapana L. D. Doshi, Assistant Professor (School of Geography and Development)
Suzanne L. Dovi, Associate Professor (School of Government and Public Policy)
Javier D. Duran, Associate Professor (Spanish and Portuguese)
Theresa Enos, Professor (English)
Aileen A. Feng, Assistant Professor (French and Italian)
Martha B. Few, Associate Professor (History)
Mary Jo Fox, Research Associate Professor, (American Indian Studies)
Alison Futrell, Associate Professor (History)
Carol Q. Galper, Assistant Dean (Medical Student Education)
Elizabeth J. Garber, Professor (Art)
Linda B. Green, Professor (Anthropology)
Laura Gutierrez-Escarpita, Associate Professor (Spanish and Portuguese)
Mary Beth Haralovich, Professor (School of Theatre/Film and Television)
Jarita C. Holbrook, Technical Expert (Steward Observatory)
Benjamin H. Irvin, Associate Professor (History)
Kimberly A. Jones, Associate Dean (Humanities)
Susan C. Karant-Nunn, Director (Medieval/Reformation Studies)
Mary P. Koss, Professor (Public Health)
Barbara Kosta, Department Head (German Studies)
Jenny J. Lee, Associate Professor (Educational Policy Studies and Practice)
Geta J. Leseur-Brown, Professor (English)
Adela C. Licona, Associate Professor (English)
K. Tsianina Lomawaima, Professor (American Indian Studies)
Mary E. Feeney, Associate Librarian (University Library FAHT)
Linda J. Lumsden, Associate Professor (Journalism)
Maria Teresa Velez, Associate Dean (Graduate College)
Eileen M. Luna-Firebaugh, American Indian Studies
Sallie Marston, Professor (School of Geography and Development)
Katherine G. Morrissey, Associate Professor (History)
Beth Alpert Nakhai, Associate Professor (Judaic Studies)
Amy W. Newhall, Senior Lecturer (Near Eastern Studies)
Leslye A. Obiora, Professor (Law)
Anna M. O'Leary, Assistant Professor (Mexican American Studies)
Lydia R. Otero, Associate Professor (Mexican American Studies)
Nancy J. Parezo, Professor (American Indian Studies)
V. Spike Peterson, Professor (School of Government and Public Policy)
Jadwiga E. Pieper-Mooney, Professor (School of Government and Public Policy)
Simin Karimi, Department Head (Linguistics)
Cheryl Ann Knott, Associate Professor (School of Information Resources and Library Science)
Ivy L. Pike, Associate Professor (Anthropology)
Teresa L. Polowy, Department Head (Russian/Slavic Studies)
Andrea J. Romero, Associate Professor (Family Studies-Human Development)
Louise M. Roth, Associate Professor (Sociology)
Raquel Rubio-Goldsmith, Adjunct Lecturer (Mexican American Studies)
Stephen T. Russell, Professor ( Family and Consumer Sciences)
Karen K. Seat, Director (Religious Studies)
Beverly A. Seckinger, Professor (School of Theatre/Film and Television)
Susan J. Shaw, Associate Professor, Anthropology
Marilyn B. Skinner, Professor Emerita (Classics)
Miranda F. Spieler, Associate Professor (History)
Laura Tabili, Professor (History)
Bella Vivante, Professor (Classics)
Susan M. White, Associate Professor (English)
Kamran Talattof, Professor (School of Middle Eastern and North African Studies)

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Master of Arts Program (MA)

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Contact Information Application Questions Darcy Roman-Felix 520-621-5657 roman@email.arizona.edu Advising Questions Dr. Miranda Joseph (520) 621-5839 mirandaj@email.arizona.edu	Financial Aid Whenever possible, the department offers research and teaching assistantships. Other support is sometimes available through the Office of Student Financial Aid with priority given to applications received by March 1.
Application Requirements Minimum GPA 3.00 Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) Score 100 Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score 600 Minimum IELTS (overall band score) 7	Standardized Test Requirements Required Standardized Test(s) GRE Required GRE Subject Test(s) none Minimum GRE Verbal Score 153 Minimum GRE Quantitative Score 144 Minimum GRE Writing Score 4.5
Other Application Requirements Admissions Essay Writing Sample Curriculum Vitae 3 Letters of Recommendation Statement of Interest to be considered for a Research and/or Teaching Assistantship. Transcripts from all College-Level Schools you have attended Official GRE Scores (To be competitive for admissions, applicants must achieve at least two out of the three of the above minimum GRE scores.) Incomplete files will not be considered competitive. Dual degree applicants must meet the application deadlines and testing requirements for each program independently.
Application Deadline(s) Domestic Applicants Fall December 15 Spring No admissions Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions International Applicants Fall December 15 Spring No admissions Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions	Program Codes GRE Institution Code (University of Arizona) 4832 GRE Subject Code(s) 4832

Program Requirements Core Courses GWS 539A Feminist Theories I GWS 539B Feminist Theories II GWS 639 Hist. of Feminist & Related Social Movements GWS 684 Feminist Knowledge Production Core Choice: Select once course taught by GWS core faculty

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Doctor of Philosophy Program (PhD)

Application Information
Application Website https://apply.grad.arizona.edu/users/login
Contact Information Application Questions Darcy Roman-Felix (520) 621-5657 roman@email.arizona.edu Advising Questions Dr. Miranda Joseph (520) 621-5839 mirandaj@email.arizona.edu	Financial Aid Fellowships Research and Teaching Assistantships Tuition Scholarships Other support is sometimes available through the Office of Student Financial Aid with priority given to applications received by March 1.
Application Requirements Minimum GPA 3.00 Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) Score 100 Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score 600 Minimum IELTS (overall band score) 7	Standardized Test Requirements Required Standardized Test(s) GRE Minimum GRE Verbal Score 153 Minimum GRE Quantitative Score 144 Minimum GRE Writing Score 4.5
Other Application Requirements Admissions Essay Writing Sample Curriculum Vitae 3 Letters of Recommendation Statement of Interest to be considered for a Research and/or Teaching Assistantship. Transcripts from all College-Level Schools you have attended Official GRE Scores (To be competitive for admissions, applicants must achieve at least two out of the three of the above minimum GRE scores.) Incomplete files will not be considered competitive.
Application Deadline(s) Domestic Applicants Fall December 15 Spring No admissions Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions International Applicants Fall December 15 Spring No admissions Summer I No admissions Summer II No admissions	Program Codes GRE Institution Code (University of Arizona) 4832 GRE Subject Code(s) 4832

Program Requirements Minimum Credit Hours 63 Core Courses GWS 539A Feminist Theories I GWS 539B Feminist Theories II GWS 639 History/Social Movements GWS 684 Feminist Knowledge Production One Chicana/Latina Studies course Language Requirement(s) All GWS Ph.D. students will be required to demonstrate knowledge of a second language (which may include a heritage language or Sign). This requirement must be met before the Dissertation Defense can be scheduled. It can be fulfilled in any one of the following ways: a)taking a standard translation exam; b)completing a translation class and receiving a grade of B or above; c)completing 2 semesters of conversation class and receiving grades of B or above; d)attending an intensive six-week language school program; or e)receiving a TOEFL score of 600 or higher (or comparable score on a related international language assessment examination). Other Requirements for Successful Completion of the Program Comprehensive Examinations, which evaluate the student's understanding of the theoretical and empirical dimensions of feminist scholarship will occur after completion of coursework, before beginning the dissertation. Students produce a dissertation project which represents a significant piece of intellectual work that synthesizes and reflects the students' years of study. All projects are developed in close consultation with a faculty director who heads the 5-person Dissertation Committee. Minor Requirements The student may fulfill the Minor requirement in two ways. a)Undertake a Minor in a department (e.g. History or Anthropology). Some departments require as many as 15 units for their minors. Consult with departmental graduate advisors for clarification of extra-departmental minors. b)Creating an individualized minor composed of a coherent set of courses in an area or field (e.g. social theory or Chicana/Latina studies) in consultation with the faculty advisor and Director of Graduate Studies. It is the student's responsibility to keep track of their minor requirements. If a student chooses two supporting minor subjects, each minor must have at least six units of coursework. Although the minor subject or subjects will usually be taken outside the major department, minors within the major department may be permitted with the approval of the department.

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Southwest Institute for Research on Women

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