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.
Graduate Profiles: Meet Our Alums
LaShonda Barnett found through interdisciplinary coursework —history and anthropology— she could combine her scholarly and creative interests.
Women's History Month Conference
Music of the Third Wave Feminist Movement
Riot Grrrl, Hip Hop Feminism & More
March 5-6, 2010
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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 for Fall 2009 enrollment are being accepted through May 1.