Joint Master of Arts in Women and Gender Studies
The Joint MA in Women and Gender Studies requires the completion of 3.0 units of coursework plus a 2.0 unit thesis.
Program Requirements
| Required Courses |
| ❏ | GWGS 6601 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | GWGS 6602 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | GWGS 6603 | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | GWGS 6699* | 2.0 units |
| ❏ | 0.5 unit of elective in Theory or Method* | 0.5 unit |
| ❏ | 1.0 unit of free electives* | 1.0 unit |
*see below for further information
Elective in Theory/Method 0.5 unit
Each student will take a 0.5 unit course in advanced theory or methods at the graduate level appropriate to the area of research. Normally, this course will be selected from those already offered at the graduate level within other programs at local universities. Admission to these courses will be with the permission of the instructor in consultation with the student’s advisor.
Free Elective 1.0 unit
Chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor, this could include an independent study, or an appropriate graduate course in another department.
Thesis 2.0 units
The thesis requires a proposal, will demonstrate research and communications skills, and will be defended to fulfill the requirements. The thesis must meet the specifications set by the student’s home university.
In consultation with the Graduate Women and Gender Studies Program Co-ordinator, electives and independent study courses are chosen to support a student’s special area of interest and may be selected from courses and faculty available at Mount Saint Vincent University, Saint Mary’s University, and other universities such as Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia College of Art and Design.
Time Frame
Students may choose between full- or part-time status. Graduate students have five years to complete all degree requirements. Students must register in a minimum of 1.0 unit per year.