Women’s and Gender Studies, MA / Social Work, MSW MA/MSW
The College of Letters and Science and the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare located in the College of Community Engagement & Professions collaboratively offer a program designed to provide students with theoretical and practical exposure to evolving professional practice and the field of feminist research and scholarship. Prerequisite to the award of either degree in this program is the simultaneous award of its counterpart degree.
Program Type
Master’s
Program Format
On Campus
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Application to all graduate programs are completed through the UWM Graduate School. Please see their website for detailed information about the application process and contact them with questions.
In addition to the standard requirements for a graduate school application, the Women’s & Gender Studies program will require three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant’s academic or professional work and a sample of the applicant’s written work that demonstrates the applicant’s critical thinking, research, and writing skills.
Teaching and Research Assistantships are the primary form of financial support for women’s & gender studies graduate students. These positions provide a salary and tuition remission. Some small scholarships are also available. Click below for more details.