MA in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies in Eugene United States | Oregon State University

The field of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies examines gender dynamics and women's experiences through an interdisciplinary lens. Courses investigate female perspectives across disciplines including political science, sociology, healthcare, psychology, historical studies, literary analysis, and creative arts. These academic programs emerged from feminist movements, addressing societal inequalities while honoring diverse women's achievements, resilience, and cultural impacts.

Our curriculum emphasizes feminist perspectives from women of color, global feminist movements, and LGBTQ+ studies, providing graduate students with robust theoretical frameworks and practical applications. We equip learners with analytical tools and hands-on experience to become scholar-activists and internationally-minded professionals capable of advancing equity across educational, corporate, and governmental sectors.

We maintain Oregon's exclusive graduate programs in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at both master's and doctoral levels. OSU's WGSS Ph.D. represents Oregon's singular doctoral offering in this discipline. Situated in Corvallis - a thriving university community in Western Oregon's Willamette Valley - Oregon State University stands as a premier research institution. Corvallis regularly earns recognition as one of America's most livable urban centers.