Overview

The Women's and Gender Studies Program at University of North Texas offers students the opportunity to pursue a Master's degree in Women's & Gender Studies. Students take approved courses from an array offered both in the program itself and in other departments. This degree prepares graduates for work in non-governmental and non-profit organizations in both domestic and international contexts.

Our program facilitates students' interactions with more than 40 members of the Women's and Gender Studies affiliated faculty, expanding understandings of gender differences, cultural diversity, and social changes while strengthening critical thinking and communication skills.

Master's alums now work in a variety of capacities including:

Executive Assistant to the Director of the Texas Equal Access (TEA) Fund
Legal Assistant and Case Management Coordinator at Human Rights Initiative of North Texas
Global Citizenship Fellow at UNICEF Dallas

Programme Structure

Courses:

Feminist & Womanist Theory

Gender & Globalization

Feminist Methods & Methodologies

Social Movements and Protests

Women's/Emotional Health

Globalization, Conflict, and Resistence

Political Transofrmation, Human Rights, and Gender Politics in the Middle East

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Denton, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Applicants typically have a 3.0 GPA or higher on the last 60 undergraduate semester hours from their bachelor's degree.

An application letter that includes a statement in which you address your purpose in pursuing graduate study in the Women's & Gender Studies Program at UNT.

A current vita or resume

Two signed letters of recommendation

A scholarly writing sample from an upper-level undergraduate course or an honor's thesis. The writing sample should demonstrate your proficiency at conducting and reporting research.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16404 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16404 USD / year

≈ 16404 USD / year
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In-State

8700 USD / year

≈ 8700 USD / year

Living costs

Denton

United States

1036 - 1920 USD / month

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