Joint Degree of Master of Public Policy & Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 24 months Postgraduate Program By Brandeis University |Top Universities

Joint Degree of Master of Public Policy & Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Public PolicyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Study Level

Masters

Students choosing the joint degree must complete all MPP Core requirements as described above, as well as the following: A. WMGS 205a. B. A course in feminist research methodologies (WMGS 208b, the Feminist Inquiry course offered through the Graduate Consortium in Women's Studies, or an alternative). C. Two elective graduate courses in women's, gender, and sexuality studies (one inside the Heller School and one outside the Heller School). Normally, only one of these courses may be a Directed Reading course. D. Joint MA Paper Requirement: The MPP Capstone paper can fulfill this requirement as long as it is on a topic related to the joint degree. The paper will be read by two faculty members, at least one of whom is a member of the Heller School faculty, and at least one of whom is a member of the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies core or associate faculty. E. Courses in both programs will be reviewed to determine which would satisfy the requirements for both programs.

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Study Level

Masters

Students choosing the joint degree must complete all MPP Core requirements as described above, as well as the following: A. WMGS 205a. B. A course in feminist research methodologies (WMGS 208b, the Feminist Inquiry course offered through the Graduate Consortium in Women's Studies, or an alternative). C. Two elective graduate courses in women's, gender, and sexuality studies (one inside the Heller School and one outside the Heller School). Normally, only one of these courses may be a Directed Reading course. D. Joint MA Paper Requirement: The MPP Capstone paper can fulfill this requirement as long as it is on a topic related to the joint degree. The paper will be read by two faculty members, at least one of whom is a member of the Heller School faculty, and at least one of whom is a member of the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies core or associate faculty. E. Courses in both programs will be reviewed to determine which would satisfy the requirements for both programs.

Admission Requirements

7+
Other English Language Requirements:  600 (paper-based TOEFL); 250 (computer-based TOEFL); 68 (PTE).

24 Months
Jan-2000

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International Students

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