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    Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (M.A.)

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    University Park, USMAIn-person
    $60,996.00
    Tuition
    12
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is a 12-credit, in-person MA program based in University Park, US. Tuition is $60,996.

    About the program

    Dual-title master's degree paired with a graduate degree from a partner program such as Art Education, Communication Arts and Sciences, or English. Provides conceptual, methodological, and pedagogical training using intersectional and transnational feminist approaches across arts, humanities, and social sciences.

    Focus: both

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Oct 15, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Feb 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT: overall score of at least 4.5 with a 3.5 or greater on the speaking section. (For tests taken prior to January 21, 2026: overall score of at least 80 with a minimum speaking score of 19)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS Academic Test: minimum overall band score of 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $20,700.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is $60,996 across 12 required credits.
    Is Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University online or in-person?
    Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University take to complete?
    Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University is structured around 12 credits.
    What GPA is required for Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Per the program's published guidance: junior/senior cumulative average of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
    What work-permit options follow Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University?
    Post-completion work rights for Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (M.A.) at The Pennsylvania State University: 12 months OPT (US)