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Women’s and Gender Studies, MA

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of women’s and gender studies as a program of study, admission to our graduate program is open to many who did not major in this field as undergraduates. In compiling your application materials, please reflect on your course work, academic projects, and relevant life experiences that have prepared you to pursue a graduate degree in women’s and gender studies.

To be considered for admission to the master’s program in women’s and gender studies, you must submit an online application, college transcripts, and GRE scores* to the UNT Toulouse Graduate School. In addition, please submit supporting materials to the women’s and gender studies program. Only complete applications will be considered for admission decisions.

Please submit the following items directly to the women’s and gender studies program:

An application letter that includes a statement in which you address your purpose in pursuing graduate study in the women’s and gender studies program at UNT. Include your professional plans, career goals, background in topics/theories related to women’s and gender studies, and areas of research interest relevant to our program
A current vita or resume in which you address the following areas (as applicable): a) educational background; b) previous work and leadership experience; c) publications, performances, exhibitions, or other scholarly activities; d) previous research experience, including publications; e) involvement in community activities
Two signed letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your academic and/or professional abilities. At least one letter must be from a professor who can speak to your academic capacities and potential to succeed in graduate study; one letter may be submitted by a current or past employer. Academic references are preferred. The writer should submit their letter directly to the department.
A scholarly writing sample from an upper-level undergraduate course or an honor’s thesis. The writing sample should demonstrate your proficiency at conducting and reporting research.
*Please note that students who earned a minimum of 3.5 GPA overall are exempt from the GRE requirement.

Campus Information

Denton

Located in Denton and established in 1890, UNT is one of the nation’s largest public research universities with more than 39,000 students. UNT has fulfilled its mission to lead the way in educating young men and women and create leaders with great vision.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 40

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The University of North Texas currently employs over 5,000 students through one of three types of employment: 1) Regular Hourly jobs, 2) Work Study positions, 3) Eagle Internships. Working at UNT is ideal for students due to convenient location, flexible scheduling, social networking, and the opportunity to develop relevant, transferable skills.

1. Hourly Student Employment

• All UNT students are eligible for Hourly Student Employment jobs.
• 100% of the paycheck is funded by the hiring department.
• Students are allowed to work up to 25 hours a week.
• Minimum pay is $7.25, but positions may start at a higher rate.

2. Work Study Positions

• Open to UNT students who have received and accepted Federal Work Study in their University of North Texas Financial Aid Package.
• 30% of the paycheck is funded by the hiring department, and 70% is funded by the federal government.
• Students are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week.
• Minimum pay is $7.25, but positions may start at a higher rate.

3. Eagle Internships

• Open to all UNT students.
• Paid On-Campus Internship in a department related to the student’s major (eligible for Work Study).
• Minimum of 10 weeks.
• Typically, one semester but potential to extend for an additional semester.
• Only 30 positions on campus.
• Students receive 30 hours of Professional and Personal Growth Programming.
• Students may also use this program for academic credit (subject to requirements of major/college).

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

IB (International Baccalaureate)
Grade 5 or above on the Higher-Level English A1 subject

College Level English courses
Students must complete two college-level, academic English courses and earn a total of 6 credit hours with a grade of C or better in BOTH courses at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or one of the above listed English speaking countries.

Earned College hours
Completion of 30 hours of college-level, academic coursework with an overall GPA of 2.25 at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or one of the above listed English speaking countries. Student must be enrolled at the time of application and must have maintained continuous enrollment prior to their transfer to UNT to meet this requirement.

Achieve a Qualifying Score on an English Language Proficiency Test Accepted by UNT:
Arrange to have official test scores sent to UNT.

UNT test score reporting code (TOEFL, SAT, GRE/GMAT): 6481
TOEFL/IELTS scores must have been taken in the last 2 years. The only exception when a student can submit a score for a test taken more than 2 years ago is if the student has been continuously studying at a college or university within the U.S

AP English Language & Composition Exams - Score of 5

GCE (General Certificate of Education), GCSE, IGCSE - C or higher in English Language

IELTS - Overall band 6.0 or higher

TOEFL - Internet-Based (IBT): 79 Paper-Based: 550

PTE - Score of 53 or higher

ACT - 21 or higher on English

CAE (Cambridge Advanced Exam) - B or higher

CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency) - C or higher

MELAB (official version) - 80 or higher

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University of North Texas

Denton, Texas, United States