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Interdisciplinary Studies Program

Women's Studies Specialization

The Women's Studies specialization makes use of the extensive faculty and curricular resources, as well as Lesley's commitment to providing gradate students with experiential learning. As a result, graduates are prepared to be dynamic leaders capable of applying feminist theory to real world problems.

Working closely with a faculty mentor, students create a degree plan that begins with three required core courses followed by five elective courses that support the direction of their Women's Studies specialization and provide an opportunity to deepen a focus or build upon a theme. The specialization concludes with three required core courses, including a Directed study, Praxis seminar, which integrates the learning experience, and a final thesis project. The program of study can also be completed through the weekend model where students come to campus for two weekends per semester and complete related coursework independently.

Women's Studies Specialization

PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS
Initial Required Courses
GINTD 5011 Ways of Knowing: How We Make Meaning 3
GINTD 5012 People and Place: Interdisciplinary Perspectives 3
GINTD 6043
 Feminist Thought: Multiple Perspectives
 3
Electives*

Courses are selected in consultation with faculty advisor from appropriate graduate level course offerings in all schools in the University. Course selections support the women's studies specialization and may include independent study and/or internships.

 15
Final Required Courses
GINTD 6999 Directed Study 3
GINTD 7001 Praxis: Integrating Theory into Practice 3
GINTD 7500 Thesis/Integrative Final Project 3
Total Credits Required 33
 
*Electives Five courses develop depth in your specialization, with close guidance of your faculty mentor. May be grouped in Humanities, Social sciences, or Arts, or build on an Interdisciplinary theme, examined through a feminist lens. (see below for examples).

Examples of Potential Programs of Study

Health and Wellness Focus
Elective Options:
GPSYC 5038 Human Sexuality: A Holistic Perspective  
GPSYC 6038 Feminist Theories and Therapies  
GPSYC 5021 Body Image  
AHMSR 5400 Theories and Applications in Domestic Violence Intervention  
GINTD 6999 Independent Study: Women and Health  

Example of a Directed Study:
GINTD 6999 Design a Health Fair for The Girls' Center in Waltham  
Humanities Focus
Elective Options:
GHIST 6005 Seminar in US History: Gender, Race and Religion  
GINTD 5061 Women and Spirituality  
AINTD 5021 Women and Economic Development  
GINTD 6999 Independent Study: American Women's Diaries, Journals and Memoirs  
GINTD 6999 Women's Lives: Global Perspectives  

Example of a Directed Study:
GINTD 6999 Develop the Lesley University Archives Project  
Arts Focus
Elective Options:
GARED 7003 An Arts Approach to Diversity and Self-Esteem  
GINTD 6999 Women in Art  
ASOSC 5014 Images of Hispanic Women  
GINTD 6999 Independent Study: Women, Art and Creativity  

Example of a Directed Study:
GINTD 6999 Indpendent Study: Women, Action and The Media Conference  

 

 
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