Why pursue the M.A. in womens and gender studies?
Brandeis faculty and alumnae have been in the vanguard of feminist scholarship worldwide. Our M.A. provides a strong grounding in discipline specific studies along with interdisciplinary education in women’s and gender studies theories, knowledge, and methodologies. By introducing current research in a range of fields, women’s and gender studies creates cross disciplinary dialogue and prepares students for intellectual leadership in careers as diverse as public policy, education, social service, management, writing, counseling, and publishing. Ph.D. students will find the joint M.A. to be excellent preparation for research on women or gender and for teaching careers both in women’s and gender studies and in their chosen discipline.
