• This degree explores the conceptual, analytical and practical aspects of women and gender in a global context. The interdisciplinary nature of the
Women’s and Gender Studies department allows students, in consultation with the graduate advisor, to create tailored programs of study designed to meet their goals. The program draws upon a range of courses in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences,
Business, Education, Health and Human Services and Technology. This highly flexible program fosters scholarly debate and develops research skills for students seeking employment in the non-profit sector, industry, government or business, and for those planning to pursue additional academic degrees.
• WGST 540 – Feminist
Methodology
• WGST 550 – Feminist Thought
• WGST 608 – Colloquium:
Research on Women’s Issues
• Chosen from the appropriate list
• In consultation with the
Graduate Adviser
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• Sexualities, Globalization,
Race/Ethnicity, in:
• Non profit Management, Social
Work, Educational leadership,
Communication, and more.
• Thesis
• Practicum
• Project
Research and teaching interests include public protest; grassroots activism; exploration of public space; performance studies; and feminist, queer, and critical race theory. My research explores gendered transformation of public spaces through protest and other performances.
Globalization Track
WGST 550 – Feminist Thought
WGST 556 – Gendered Globalization: Economic, Political and
Cultural Dimensions
Sexualities Track
WGST 550 – Feminist Thought
WGST 575 – Queer Theory
Restricted Electives
Six hours from restricted electives list, chosen in consultation with the Graduate Adviser.
Research and teaching interests include international comparative research on issues of gender, race, class, and the global environment. I have a special interest in women and globalization, transnational feminism, gender political inequality, and gender and work.
Research and teaching interests focus on how we move forward given the long histories of violence and systemic oppression that shape the worlds we inhabit. My scholarship and teaching explores the ways that power structures are maintained through social change, how resistance is co-opted, and what we can do despite all of this.
• Only university in Michigan offering a stand-alone M.A. in WGST
• Enthusiastic faculty with diverse areas of expertise
• Diverse students in terms of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, country of origin and socio-economic status
• Programs of study tailored to your professional needs
• A strong and unified program with representatives from every academic college
• Numerous opportunities to present original pieces of work
• Small class sizes
• Summer classes available
• Competitive Graduate Assistantships available
Research and teaching interests include transnational feminism and the political economy of gender, work, family, and inequality from a global perspective.
Women’s & Gender Studies
Student Association
National Women’s and Gender Studies Honor Society
Triota
Students for Choice
• A bachelor’s degree in any field
• Prior completion of at least 2 courses with substantial content on women and/or gender with a grade of B or better
• 2.75 undergrad GPA overall, a 3.0 in the last half cumulative undergrad
GPA, or a min. 3.0 In graduate course work previously taken
• Two letters of recommendations
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: o An explanation of academic goals o An explanation of your professional goals and the way in which your WGST graduate degree will help attain goals o An explanation of how previous course work related to women’s and/or gender shaped your desire to purse further study o 2-3 pages (double spaced)
Your Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center provides a comprehensive range of education, information, and advocacy services. We work to maintain and open, safe and supportive environment for all students, staff, faculty and the campus community.
The Women's Resource Center is committed to recognizing and celebrating the diverse representations of women on campus, encouraging and supporting their personal growth, academic enrichment and professional development, offering advocacy and referral services, and providing educational programming and resources to help women reach their full potential.
Center for Multicultural Affairs provides a secure and supportive learning environment for African/African American, Latino/Hispanic, Native/American
Indian, Asian/Pacific Islander/ Arab/Arab-American and other students by coordinating with university departments and student organizations to provide activities and service learning projects that are inclusive and responsive to the needs of students at Eastern Michigan University .
: Suzanne Gray , Associate Professor sgray17@emich.edu
Dr. Jacqueline Goodman jgoodman9@emich.edu
714 Pray Harrold
734-487-1177
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