Stony Brook,
NY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies in Stony Brook United States | Stony Brook University, SUNY
Stony Brook University, SUNY
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Stony Brook United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Stony Brook's Women's and Gender Studies graduate program fosters interdisciplinary scholarship examining foundational concepts like gender, race, class, sexuality, nationality, and disability. The Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies curriculum investigates how these frameworks emerge and function across diverse cultures and historical contexts, influencing societal structures, political systems, economic models, institutional practices, as well as individual perspectives and lived experiences. The program excels in four primary research domains: global social movements and transnational studies, media representation and cultural analysis, gender-related health issues, and sexuality studies. In addition to its dedicated Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies faculty, the graduate programs collaborate with scholars from various Stony Brook University departments spanning the social sciences, humanities, and health-related fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
B.A. or M.A. degree from a recognized institution in a suitable area of study
An official graduate application including a statement of purpose and 3 letters of recommendation can be completed on-line
One official copy of any transcript from any undergraduate college or university attended, from which a degree was conferred. Applicants must submit one official copy of any transcript relating to any graduate level work undertaken, regardless of whether or not a degree was earned. (If transcripts are in a foreign language, authoritative English translations are required in addition to the original documents. See Academic FAQs under Transcripts for a list of acceptable translation services.)
For international students, proficiency in English as demonstrated by a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper) or 213 (computer) or 90 (iBT) OR an IELTS total score of 6.5. In order to teach, any graduate student whose native language is not English must score 55 or above on the TSE or SPEAK test OR obtain a score of 7.0 or better in the speaking component of the IELTS test. The website for ETS (TOEFL) is www.ets.org,
One research or term paper in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies or a related field of approximately 20-25 pages. Please consult the department website for information about choosing a good writing sample.
An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
An official graduate application including a statement of purpose and 3 letters of recommendation can be completed on-line
One official copy of any transcript from any undergraduate college or university attended, from which a degree was conferred. Applicants must submit one official copy of any transcript relating to any graduate level work undertaken, regardless of whether or not a degree was earned. (If transcripts are in a foreign language, authoritative English translations are required in addition to the original documents. See Academic FAQs under Transcripts for a list of acceptable translation services.)
For international students, proficiency in English as demonstrated by a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper) or 213 (computer) or 90 (iBT) OR an IELTS total score of 6.5. In order to teach, any graduate student whose native language is not English must score 55 or above on the TSE or SPEAK test OR obtain a score of 7.0 or better in the speaking component of the IELTS test. The website for ETS (TOEFL) is www.ets.org,
One research or term paper in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies or a related field of approximately 20-25 pages. Please consult the department website for information about choosing a good writing sample.
An applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale.
Tuition
USD
24,490