Concordia University Chicago announces new Master of Arts degree and graduate certificate in Women's and Gender Studies

Concordia-Chicago's master's degree in Women's and Gender Studies will attract academics, educators, health care professionals, social service practitioners, activists, human rights workers, and law enforcement professionals who are concerned with issues of identity, equity, and citizenship both locally and globally. The program will harness students' academic curiosity as they explore the dynamics of collective and individual identity. The expertise and insight gained through program completion will enhance graduates' effectiveness and impact as civically engaged, ethical leaders.

"Concordia-Chicago's Women's and Gender Studies master's program does more than familiarize students with current research on and theory in women's and gender studies," says Michelle Morkert, PhD, associate professor and WGS program coordinator. "Our innovative and interdisciplinary approach develops critical thinking and leadership skills even as it develops a broad knowledge base in global human rights perspectives with an emphasis on gender."

Students enrolled in this 20-month degree will participate in the Seminar in Critical Praxis, a capstone experience that offers critical reflection on one's own beliefs and assumptions as they relate to one's vocational and personal practices.

A graduate certificate will also be available in Women's and Gender Studies, allowing students to specialize in gender while pursuing graduate degrees in other fields. Students may also earn a graduate certificate of specialization instead of a master's degree, thereby improving their marketability and preparation for the workplace. The certificate program encompasses four courses (12 credit hours) from the WGS master of arts program.

For more information on this program, contact Kimberly Eames, Enrollment Manager, at 708-263-6758 or [email protected].

About Concordia University Chicago
Founded in 1864, Concordia University Chicago is a comprehensive liberal arts-based Christian university in the Lutheran tradition. Concordia-Chicago offers more than 100 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success.

Concordia-Chicago equips men and women to serve and lead with integrity, creativity, competence and compassion in a diverse, interconnected and increasingly urbanized church and world. More than 5,000 full-time undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled at Concordia-Chicago, located 10 miles west of downtown Chicago in River Forest. For more information on Concordia University Chicago visit the university's web site at CUChicago.edu.

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