Effective Spring 2026, admission to the Women’s and Gender Studies, MA program is suspended (last updated January 2026).
The MA in Women’s & Gender Studies combines advanced Women’s & Gender Studies courses in feminist theory, research methods, global feminisms, and selected topics with graduate-level courses in many disciplines.
Currently Women’s & Gender Studies offers over 90 core and cross-listed courses drawn from dozens of departments across campus, taught by our own faculty, as well as a number of affiliated faculty.
UWM also offers two joint degrees where students can earn the master’s degree in women’s & gender studies alongside a master’s degree in either social work of library information science. These joint degree programs provide a streamlined way to earn two master’s degree in a shorter timeframe than if each degree was completed separately.
Prospective Graduate Students
Questions regarding the application or the application process should be directed to the UWM Graduate School at gradschool@uwm.edu or 414-229-6569.
Current Graduate Students
Questions about research opportunities, department funding opportunities, or issues specific to the discipline should be directed to Kristin Pitt.
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