Gender & Women's Studies PhD

University of Arizona

An emerging field, gender studies is an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the power dynamics that are associated with gender. Diverse theories of gender, critical race theory, feminism, other social movements, and critical and cultural studies are all foundational concepts. The Ph.D. in Gender & Women's Studies prepares students for careers in academia, advocacy, law, social work and professions in which critical thinking is key. You will gain skills in diverse approaches to feminist scholarship, enabling you to design and complete your own innovative dissertation project and contribute to applied community-based research. Diverse electives span from the ancient to modern world.