M.A. Program
M.A. students must complete a total of 3.5 full-course equivalents (FCE) and maintain attendance at the WGS Research Seminars:
| FCE | Course | Session |
|---|---|---|
| WGS Research Seminar (Meets once per month. MA students are required to attend 80% of the seminars.) | Fall through Winter | |
| .5 FCE | WGS5000H Feminist Theories, Histories, Movements I | Fall |
| 1.0 FCE | Two courses from the following categories: – Special topics course in women and gender studies – Independent research/reading course (WGS1007H) Or A practicum extending over both the Fall and Winter sessions (WGS 1006H). | Fall and/or Winter |
| 1.0 FCE | Electives (one year-long or two half-year courses) offered by other departments and chosen in consultation with your faculty advisor. | Fall and/or Winter |
| 1.0 FCE | WGS1005Y MA Research Paper – Proposal due in January 2021 – MRP due in August 2021 | Summer |
Ph.D. Program
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Ph.D. Students Admitted with an Master’s Degree
Year 1: Completion of coursework
Year 2: Completion of comprehensive exams; submission and approval of dissertation proposal
Year 3: Doctoral research
Year 4: Doctoral research; Submission and oral defense of completed dissertation
Direct-Entry Ph.D. Students
Year 1: Completion of 3.0 FCES of coursework
Year 2: Completion of 2.0 FCEs of coursework; completion of at least one comprehensive exam
Year 3: Completion of 2nd comprehensive exam; submission and approval of dissertation proposal
Year 4: Doctoral research
Year 5: Doctoral research; Submission and oral defense of completed dissertation
Further information about Ph.D. time limits is available at the SGS Managing Your Program page.