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128 Master's degrees in Gender & Sexuality Studies in North America
Gender, International and Comparative Law
The only program of its kind, the Gender, International and Comparative Law from American University Washington DC equips its LL.M. graduates with the legal and policy skills needed to address challenges facing women and LGBTQ people worldwide.
Women's Studies
The Master of Arts program in Women's Studies at The University of Alabama is an interdisciplinary program working cooperatively with other departments to provide knowledge of the cultural history and status of women and to conduct research on the forces which shape women’s role in society.
Africana Women's Studies
The Africana Women's Studies programme of Clark Atlanta University provides a vital and innovative interdisciplinary course of research, study, and learning. Students explore past events historic global issues, diverse cultures, and our shared humanity.
Critical Sexuality Studies
The Master’s in Critical Sexuality Studies at California Institute of Integral Studies helps students understand the research, practice, and cultural dialogue around a wide variety of sexuality-related subjects. Through coursework, students undergo an analysis of power structures by exploring the many sociocultural organizations of sex and gender that influence societies.
Intersectional Indigeneity, Race, Ethnicity, and Politics
The Intersectional Indigeneity, Race, Ethnicity, and Politics program at University of Connecticut is one of the first programs of its kind in the U.S. that focuses on the relationships among politics, race, ethnicity, and indigeneity.
Globalization Studies
Globalization Studies at McMaster University examines the complex political, social, economic, cultural, discursive and theoretical developments related to processes of globalization and how these come to bear upon our lives, our communities, and the environment in which we live.
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
University of North Carolina Greensboro’s interdisciplinary Master of Arts degree is the only M.A. in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) in the state of North Carolina.
Women's Leadership
Women's Leadership from Mississippi University for Women will provide research opportunities and educational exposure to leadership theory, multiple perspectives and cross-disciplinary scholarship modeled by faculty at The W who are already experts in research and publication on women's issues in health, education, law, history, literature, management, entrepreneurship, medicine, and government.
Women, Gender, Spirituality, and Social Justice
California Institute of Integral Studies MA in Women, Gender, Spirituality, and Social Justice (WGS) is designed to serve students who are passionate about integrating social justice and spiritual transformation.
Women's and Gender Studies and Social Work
The Women's and Gender Studies and Social Work programme at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a coordinated dual-degree Master’s course. This on-campus programme combines theoretical feminist research with professional social work practice. Depending on prior qualifications, the duration varies across 52 to 76 credits.
Gender Studies with Thesis
The Gender Studies with Thesis at the University of Northern British Columbia is a research-focused M.A. programme. This full-time course typically spans two years, offering an interdisciplinary approach to gender as a category of analysis. Students develop expertise in feminist methodologies and transnational frameworks.
Human Kinetics - Feminist and Gender Studies
Human Kinetics - Feminist and Gender Studies from University of Ottawa has an integrated approach to the study of sport, physical activity and health allows students and professors to share research interests and professional expertise, and to contribute to the broad field of human kinetics.

Marriage and Family Therapy - LGBTQIA Studies
By exploring the complexities of the LGBTQIA+ identity, clinicians in this Marriage and Family Therapy - LGBTQIA Studies from Pacific Oaks College are better suited to provide affirmative therapy to all communities, which actively promotes self-acceptance of identity as a key part of well-being.
Social Work-Women's and Gender Studies
A Social Work-Women's and Gender Studies dual degree from DePaul University will give you a foundation for developing a career in social work that emphasizes social responsibility, advocacy and activism.
Gender and Development Studies
Gender and Development Studies from The University of the West Indies is designed to provide a comprehensive interdisciplinary programme, focusing on gender and development.
Women's Studies
The Women's Studies program at University of Florida is administered by the Center for Women’s Studies and Gender Research. This interdisciplinary forum for graduate studies offers both a Thesis and a Non-Thesis M.A., as well as a two certificates. The Center also offers a regular colloquium series, frequently sponsors speakers, and distributes a newsletter each fall and spring.
Women's and Gender Studies and Information Studies
The Women's and Gender Studies and Information Studies MA/MSIS program offered at University of Texas at Austin combines training in information studies with study of the role that gender plays in shaping society.
Women's Studies and Gender Studies
The Women's Studies and Gender Studies degree from Loyola University Chicago is designed for students interested in the intersectionality and social justice issues centered on gender, and who strive to bring positive change on those fronts.
Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies
The Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies programme at George Washington University is a 36-credit Master of Arts degree. This interdisciplinary course offers full-time study options, focusing on feminist theory and global power structures. Students develop advanced expertise in gender and sexuality through a flexible curriculum.
Education, Equity and Social Justice (Gender Equity Studies)
The MA in Education, Equity and Social Justice (Gender Equity Studies) State University explores theoretical and pedagogical related to issues on gender, ethnicity, race, and socioeconomic status and how these impact educational, community settings, and workplace settings.