Across our graduate programs, students engage foundational and contemporary theories of power and oppression while developing interdisciplinary approaches to research, critical analysis, communication and applied or scholarly work on pressing social issues. The Gender, Race, and Identity (GRI) graduate curriculum is intentionally flexible, allowing students to pursue areas of intellectual and professional importance while gaining both breadth and depth in the study of race, class, gender and related formations of identity. Students work closely with faculty mentors to design individualized plans of study aligned with their academic, professional and community-engaged goals.
The Master of Arts (M.A.) provides advanced interdisciplinary training and offers three specialization options:
Applied community studies
Concludes with an applied community practice project developed in collaboration with community partners.
Interdisciplinary studies (Thesis)
Concludes with an original interdisciplinary thesis.
Interdisciplinary studies (Non-Thesis)
Concludes with a professional paper or portfolio.
Review the course catalog to find program learning outcomes, contact information, and admission and program requirements.
The graduate certificate complements existing M.A. and Ph.D. programs and is open to graduate students across disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, education, social work, psychology, business and related fields. The certificate is also available to community professionals seeking interdisciplinary training. Certificate students complete a core seminar and interdisciplinary electives across at least two disciplines, developing a focused course of study in consultation with a faculty mentor.
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When do I apply?
Fall Application Deadline: February 1. Learn how to apply to the University of Nevada, Reno.
All graduate students are supported through sustained faculty mentorship. Upon admission, students are assigned an initial faculty advisor to guide their academic progress, with flexibility to adjust mentorship as interests evolve.
Read through the gender, race, and identity master's degree handbook to find out if this advanced degree program is right for you.
Gender, Race, and Identity Handbook