Anthropology (Thesis): Gender and Women's Studies (M.A.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Anthropology (Faculty of Arts)
Degree: Master of Arts
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
This is an interdisciplinary program for students who meet the degree requirements in Anthropology, who wish to focus on gender and women's studies, and issues in feminist research and methods. The thesis must be on a topic centrally related to gender and/or women's studies.
Required Courses (36 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 602 | Theory 1. | 3 |
Theory 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A survey of theories and methods employed in anthropology. | ||
| ANTH 609D1 | Proseminar in Anthropology. | 3 |
Proseminar in Anthropology. Terms offered: Fall 2025 A survey of professional skills in the field of anthropology. | ||
| ANTH 609D2 | Proseminar in Anthropology. | 3 |
Proseminar in Anthropology. Terms offered: Winter 2026 A survey of professional skills in the field of anthropology. | ||
| ANTH 603 | Theory 2. | 3 |
Theory 2. Terms offered: Winter 2026 A survey of theories and methods employed in anthropology. | ||
| ANTH 699 | M.A. Thesis. | 21 |
M.A. Thesis. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Writing of M.A. thesis. | ||
| WMST 601 | Feminist Theories and Methods. | 3 |
Feminist Theories and Methods. Terms offered: Fall 2025 Examination of feminist theories and research methods from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. | ||
Complementary Courses (9 credits)
9 credits of coursework related to Gender and Women’s Studies at the 500 or 600 level, at least 6 of which must be taken within the Anthropology Department, and in consultation with the program advisor.