Global Gender Studies PhD

College of Arts and Sciences

Program Description

The home of the first doctoral program in women's studies in the SUNY system, the Department of Global Gender and Sexuality Studies offers a rigorous interdisciplinary PhD in women's, gender and sexuality studies, with particular faculty strengths in the areas of literature, visual and media studies, science studies, sociology, history, disability studies, political theory, race and colonialism, gender and public policy, art and cultural production, and feminist, queer, and trans theory. Our department has successfully placed PhDs in Global Gender and Sexuality Studies in academic careers as well as jobs in public policy, the non-profit sector, government and more.

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Program Contact

Alison Blaszak
338 Academic Center
Buffalo, NY 14261
Email: ablaszak@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-0466
Fax: 716-645-2225

Instruction Method

  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

  • Full Time

Credits Required

  • 72 Hours

Time-to-Degree

  • 5 Years

Application Fee

  • $75

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.