A&S—Women’s Studies
The Women’s Studies Program offers interdisciplinary undergraduate
and graduate courses leading to master’s and doctoral certificates
on a variety of topics. The program also cross-lists approximately
12 graduate courses and 29 undergraduate courses each semester during
fall, spring, and summer terms. Women’s studies accepts courses
sponsored by individual departments within the University; course
offerings are subject to change from term to term.
Contact Information
- Director: Carol Stabile
- Main Office: 2208 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
- 412-624-6485
- Fax: 412-624-6492
- E-mail: wstudies@pitt.edu
- www.pitt.edu/~wstudies
Admissions
Interested students should schedule an appointment with the director
of the Women’s Studies Program, University of Pittsburgh,
901-E Cathedral of Learning, Pittsburgh, PA 15260; phone: 412-624-6485;
e-mail: wstudies@pitt.edu;
Web site: www.pitt.edu/~wstudies.
For a master’s-level certificate in women’s studies, four courses counting toward a graduate degree either offered by or cross-listed with the Women’s Studies Program are required. At least one of these courses must be outside the certificate candidate’s major discipline, and candidates should take at least two courses in one field. No more than one course may be independent study or directed reading. Candidates must have at least a 3.00 average in the four courses. Certificate candidates must submit a research paper to be read by two faculty designated by the Women’s Studies Steering Committee.
For a doctoral certificate, six courses counting toward a graduate degree either offered by or cross-listed with the Women’s Studies Program are required. (Note: Students will be advised to select courses cross-listed with Women’s Studies, but individuals may petition to have accepted unlisted graduate courses with a considerable women’s studies component or a major project in women’s studies.) No more than two courses may be independent studies or directed readings. Candidates must have at least a 3.00 average in the six courses. Certificate candidates must submit a research paper to be read by two faculty designated by the Women’s Studies’ Steering Committee. Directed Study
Because women’s studies is an interdisciplinary academic field, opportunities for innovative research are especially challenging. Students are encouraged to do research on special topics or other projects in a directed study course.
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