Women's and Gender Studies and Social Work University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Overview

The Women's and Gender Studies and Social Work programme at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee offers a unique interdisciplinary approach to professional development. This coordinated degree path allows students to earn both a Master of Arts and a Master of Social Work simultaneously through a collaborative curriculum.

This integrated framework is designed to provide students with deep theoretical and practical exposure to evolving professional practices. By merging the field of feminist scholarship with clinical social work, the university prepares graduates to address complex societal issues with a sophisticated understanding of gender dynamics.

The curriculum is structured to allow for credit sharing between the two disciplines, making the dual qualification more efficient.

Why Women's and Gender Studies and Social Work at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee?

The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee provides a distinctive environment for this coordinated programme by leveraging the strengths of two specialised colleges. This partnership ensures that students receive high-level training in both social welfare implementation and advanced feminist epistemologies within a single academic journey.

Located in a vibrant urban setting, the institution offers a rich backdrop for social work practice and community engagement. The programme is specifically noted for its focus on the intersection of professional practice and feminist research, providing facilities and academic resources that support diverse scholarly interests.

Students also have access to significant financial support opportunities, primarily through teaching and research assistantships. These positions are a hallmark of the graduate experience here, offering practical academic employment alongside tuition remission for eligible candidates pursuing these dual disciplines.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 27090 per year
• National fee: USD 27090 per year
• Local fee: USD 13659 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is divided between core feminist scholarship and social work practice. Modules may include:

Women’s and Gender Studies

• Feminist Issues and Scholarship
• Feminisms in Global Context
• Feminist Theory
• Feminist Epistemologies and Research Practices
• Queer Theory

Social Work Foundation Curriculum

• Social Systems and Social Work Practice
• Methods of Social Welfare Research
• Cultural Diversity and Social Work
• Individual Behavior and Social Welfare
• Social Work Methods I: Individuals and Families
• Social Work Methods II: Groups, Organisations and Communities
• Field Instruction I
• Social Welfare Policy Development and Implementation

Social Work Advanced Practice Curriculum

• Direct Social Work Practice I
• Advanced Practice and Leadership in Organisations and Communities
• Evaluation of Social Work Practice and Programmes
• Social Issue and Policy Analysis
• Field Instruction II
• Field Instruction III
• Field Instruction IV

Careers with Women's and Gender Studies and Social Work

Graduates of this coordinated programme are prepared for advanced roles in social welfare, policy analysis, and community leadership. The dual qualification supports careers in diverse sectors including non-profit management, advocacy, and specialised clinical social work where gender expertise is required.

By combining these two fields, students are uniquely positioned to work within organisations focused on social justice, human rights, and family services. The programme equips individuals with the research skills and practical field experience necessary to lead initiatives in both public and private social service sectors.