Sarah Lawrence’s Women’s History Program immerses students in a combination of historical studies, feminist theory, and gender studies. It also draws extensively upon resources in the social sciences and literature, and on a legacy of continuing activism both within and outside the College community. Students in the program find internship opportunities with such groups as the New York Historical Society, the Tenement Museum, and the Association for Union Democracy. Students also actively promote causes and agendas, including women’s equality and reproductive freedom; prison reform; lesbian, gay, and transgender issues; and HIV/AIDS education. Close interaction with faculty members helps students find direction, chart individual paths to the degree, and research and produce original theses.
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LaShonda Barnett found through interdisciplinary coursework —history and anthropology— she could combine her scholarly and creative interests.
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The 12th Annual Women's History Month Conference was held in early March, 2010. Carmen Ashhurst, former president of Def Jam Recordings and Rush Communications, and author of the forthcoming book, Selling My Brothers: The Movement, The Media and Me,delivered the keynote address. Read a recap of the conference»
Joint Degree in Women's History and Law
Through a cooperative agreement with Pace University Law School, known for its Women’s Justice Center, Sarah Lawrence offers students a joint degree in women’s history and law. Students in the program can earn both an M.A. and J.D. in four years instead of the usual five—or they can complete the joint degree on a part-time basis. By earning two degrees, students gain a broader context for thinking and writing about women’s issues and have the educational foundation to advocate for women in more diverse ways.
Apply to the Women's History Graduate Program
Applications to the M.A. program in Women's History are accepted on a rolling basis.