Master of Arts Degree Program
Women's and Gender Studies

Roosevelt University is the only secular university in Chicago offering a master’s degree in women’s and gender studies (WGS). Launched in 1996, the WGS program is one of the fastest-growing programs at Roosevelt, attracting a diverse student population from different parts of the United States and abroad.

The Master of Arts degree in Women’s and Gender Studies emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach designed to give students a foundation for understanding historical and contemporary issues concerning women, gender, and sexuality. Students work closely with dedicated multidisciplinary core faculty to develop knowledge of WGS theories and methods through an investigation of the issues, questions, and tasks deemed central to feminist inquiry.

The program serves students with a range of professional and/or personal goals. Students customize their course of study by combining a range of course offerings, internship opportunities and final requirement options with their own scholarly interests, activist pursuits and future aspirations. To complement classroom learning, the program stresses participation in professional development and co-curricular activities on and off campus. Alumni from our program have gone on to law school and doctoral level studies in women’s and gender studies and other disciplines. Many students establish careers in non-profit service and administration; social services, and teaching. Most of our graduates apply their degrees in individual community service, political action, and everyday life.

• Admission Requirements
• Program Description
• Core and Elective Course Descriptions

For further details about the Master of Arts degree in Women’s and Gender Studies, or to set up an appointment to discuss the program, please contact:

Professor Ann Brigham
Program Coordinator of Women’s and Gender Studies
Roosevelt University
430 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
312-341-3725
abrigham@roosevelt.edu