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Women's Studies Students Say...

"Graduating from the Women's Studies Program of Texas Woman's University has been the most important and empowering aspect of my entire college education. The Program, specifically the continued dedication of the instructors, has prepared me for my doctoral work and my life in ways I could have never imagined."
 – Patricia A. Stukes, M.A., 2002

"My experience has been well worth the time, effort, and energy I spend during my 100-mile, Denton-to-Fort Worth commutes as a full-time evening student. The faculty members are intelligent, encouraging instructors who have established for their students an environment where difference is celebrated and learning–of all sorts–is accepted. As an older African-American graduate student, I have found a creative, liberal-minded space in the academy that I can call 'home.'"
– Muriel Whetstone Sims, current student

"I chose to participate in the Women's Studies M.A. program at TWU because of its interdisciplinary nature.  I have truly been pleased with the scope of the program and believe that it has fully prepared me to pursue a doctoral degree.  The professors are all very invested in the students and do everything they can to help the students through their M.A. program as well as achieve their goals after the program."
– Lane Wiseman-Benner, current student

“I plan to use my Master's degree in Women's Studies to further strengthen the connections between my work in politics and my personal community activism.  Not only have the diverse topics and classes within the program broadened my knowledge about social justice issues, but the in-depth class discussions and challenging theories have compelled me to pursue alternative ways to work within my field.  Specifically, the Women's Studies program has provided me with a foundation from which I can now go forward and apply the theories and methodologies learned to enact social change.”
– Lauren Mish, current student

“One of the most beneficial qualities of the M.A. program in Women’s Studies at TWU is the extremely diverse curriculum. Having the opportunity to engage with a wide range of multi-theoretical texts, I feel like my comprehension and ability to develop research questions has been enhanced. Instead of approaching research projects from a single theoretical perspective, such as feminism, I have found ways to integrate several theories into my methodology.”
– Sally Sayles-Hannon, current student

"The greatest benefit I gained is learning to step outside my own realm of experience and to consider viewpoints I would have previously dismissed. The program encourages questioning and understanding issues as they are shaped by multiple factors (i.e., race, class, gender, ability), which has enabled me to better care for the women I encounter as a nurse working in women's health. Also, my critical thinking and writing skills are much sharper as a result of the program, and I communicate my ideas more effectively."    
– Lea Ivy, M.A., 2005

“I entered the program because I have a strong passion for advocacy and social justice.  The professors made me feel validated in my interests in social justice, and Women's Studies was the first academic opportunity that I had to explore, discuss, and write about disabilities.  I benefited from the program in that my perspectives were broadened, and my life is still impacted by the content in all of the courses that I took.  I am now a Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher for the Division for Blind Services, and I help others to become proactive and to realize that they are their best advocate.”
– Janice A. Moran, M.A., 2006

“I came to Denton, Texas, with the intent to continue my education in another field.  One look at the class descriptions in Women's Studies changed my mind–after all, where else could I be exposed to so many things lacking in my earlier education, like women writers of color, or discussions of knowledge from a female standpoint? 

During my time in the Women's Studies Program, I worked harder than I ever have, met incredible people, and developed friendships I treasure.  I am now working as an adjunct faculty member at both TWU and UNT, where I teach Introduction to Women's Studies, and where I have so much fun that I feel guilty taking a paycheck. I intend to return to school next year to pursue a doctoral degree and to continue teaching. 

The Women's Studies program has opened up so much for me:  my eyes and ears, and doors that I never imagined existed.”
– Laura Knudson, M.A., 2007

Contact the Women’s Studies Program at (940) 898-2119 to talk to current students and to find out what an M.A. degree in Women’s Studies can do for you. Apply today!