Major: Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters

Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)

Research Areas: Popular Culture, Environment, Global Feminisms, Queer Theory, and Third World
Women in Science.

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: fau.edu/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Three letters of recommendation; at least 2 from professors
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form
• A writing sample of 12-20 pages of researched writing representing the student’s best academic work and critical thinking

International Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Three letters of recommendation; at least 2 from professors
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form
• A writing sample of 12-20 pages of researched writing representing the student’s best academic work and critical thinking
• A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110


 

Contact/Information

Luciana De Souza M.Ed. Coordinator
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Arts & Humanities Building (AH-52), Rm 211
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.4801
(E) wsc@fau.edu
(W) fau.edu/wgss/ma/

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: May 1
Spring: November 1
No Summer acceptance

International Students
Fall: May 1
Spring: July 15
No Summer acceptance