6 Women's Studies PhD degrees in North America
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6 Women's Studies PhD degrees in North America
Emory University
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, PhD
- Atlanta, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies PhD program offers a comprehensive course of study that encourages students to explore issues related to gender and sexuality across different cultures and d...
University of Maryland
PhD in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WMST)
- Adelphi, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WMST) offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding issues related to gender, sexuality, and the experiences of women across different ...
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Washington University In St. Louis
PhD in Law and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies: JD/MA
- Skinker DeBaliviere, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
This dual degree program combines a Juris Doctor (JD) with a Master’s in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (MA). It prepares students to understand how law intersects with issues related to gender,...
Yale University
Doctor of Philosophy in Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- New Haven, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The program in Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies at the doctoral level aims to explore complex issues related to gender, sexuality, and identity through an interdisciplinary approach. Students enga...
University of California Santa Cruz
Feminist Studies, Ph.D.
- Santa Cruz, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. program in Feminist Studies is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of gender, sexuality, race, and social justice issues. It emphasizes both theoretical frameworks and pra...
California Institute of Integral Studies
Ph.D. in Philosophy and Religion with a Concentration in Women's Spirituality
- San Francisco, USA
PhD
Full time, Part time
Distance Learning
English
The Ph.D. in Women’s Spirituality is a rigorous transdisciplinary online program building students towards thought-leadership and propelling change. The program explores varied spiritual, ecological, and political perspectives rooted in care for the Earth, each other, and the Sacred. Through your coursework and unique research, you will explore transpersonal and embodied ways of knowing holding womanist, feminist, Indigenous and decolonial lenses. Our graduates pursue a unique interdisciplinary curriculum which prepares them for professional careers in academia and research, teaching and education, coaching and counseling, media, and entrepreneurship. Our innovative and diverse faculty pursue research interests in the three areas of the curriculum: Women and World Religions; Feminist and Ecofeminist Philosophy and Activism; and Women's Mysteries, Sacred Arts, and Healing.
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PhD Degrees in Social Sciences Gender Studies Women's Studies
Women’s studies programs are interdisciplinary courses that examine women’s roles in societies, cultures and socioeconomic classes. Students may learn about feminist theories, multiculturalism, social justice, critical theory, queer theory and politics to fully understand the representation of women in race, gender, politics and religions.
From indigenous civilizations to modern day empires, North America has plenty of hands-on educational opportunities to offer scholars. Filled with a range of distinct cultures, students can educate themselves in well-rounded way.
Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.