Beyond Brandeis

After completing an MA in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies or one of our joint degrees, many of our graduates enter PhD programs while other graduates begin careers in law, advocacy, research or higher education.

Recent graduates are enrolled in PhD programs at:

  • Brandeis University
  • Boston University
  • CUNY Graduate Center
  • Indiana University
  • Princeton University
  • Rice University
  • Rutgers University
  • University of California – Davis
  • University of Massachusetts – Boston
  • Yale University

Some of our recent graduates are currently employed as:

  • Grants officer, Bet Tzedek Legal Services
  • Program specialist, National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
  • English teacher, Butler High School
  • Program manager, Democracy Building, Campaign for Good Governance
  • Assistant Dean of Students, Florida State University
  • Care 2 Connect program manager, Chicago House & Social Service Agency

More information is available to program alumni through the WGS office and the WGS LinkedIn page.

“The WGS joint master's program is unique because of the community, opportunities, creativity and access to different scholarships.”

Anne Marie Foley MA '20

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