California State University Sacramento

The Master of Arts in Education, Behavioral Sciences Gender Equity Studies offers:

1. the opportunity to take courses that focus on gender roles from the points of view of the various disciplines from other University departments;
2. the opportunity to take courses that focus on the social constructs of gender, race, and socioeconomic status;
3. the opportunity to focus on the developmental needs of students for a nonsexist education; and
4. to develop an understanding of the many political and social issues affecting gender constructs in schools, the workforce, and the impact on society. 

The purpose of the program is to offer graduate students an opportunity to be change agents in the educational system and to make a difference in student's lives, which includes an understanding of intersectionality.  

Admission Requirements

Admission as a classified graduate student requires:

Requirements/Procedures for MA in Education, Behavioral Science Gender Equity

• a baccalaureate degree;
• a minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 units attempted;
• proficiency in written English composition as demonstrated by either passing the Sacramento State Writing Placement for Juniors exam or equivalent, or enrolling in ENGL 109W passing with a grade of C or better;
• a two page essay on education/gender related topics;
• an approved statement of purpose that addresses:
  1. Why the applicant wants to enter this particular program;
  2. Career objectives which will coincide with program goals;

• participate in an oral interview (interviews will be scheduled after applicants submit their Program application). Interviews are scheduled after the Program and Office of Graduate Studies applications are due.

Evidence of completion of a previous course(s) with "B" or better grade (graduate or undergraduate level) which focuses on the area of Women's Studies and/or Gender Studies and/or course on social justices focus which includes issues on gender.

Applicants who have deficiencies in admission requirements that can be removed by specified additional preparation may be admitted with conditionally classified graduate status. Any deficiencies will be noted on a written response to the student's admission application.