Who is Eligible for the Concentration?
Students from any academic department at the Harvard School of Public Health are invited to complete the Women, Gender and Health concentration.
Women, Gender, & Health
Fast Facts
Student Responsibilities
Students should indicate their interest in the WGH concentration by contacting one of the WGH staff assistants at wgh@hsph.harvard.edu. Doctoral and masters students are responsible for fulfilling the requirements for their home department, and MPH students are responsible for fulfilling the MPH requirements, in addition to the concentration's requirements in WGH core courses and related courses focusing on women, gender, and health.
Receiving a Degree
Upon graduation, the degree will be issued from the home department and students will receive a letter from the WGH steering committee attesting to completion of the WGH concentration requirements.
Credits Required
The WGH concentration requires 10 credits (see requirements below).
See table for details.
Admissions Packet
The admissions packet and financial aid materials may be requested from the Admissions Office by calling (617) 432-1031.
WGH Concentration Requirements
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Comprehensive (10 credits): |
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Students eligible |
2-year masters |
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Required courses |
5 credits in any of the WGH core courses listed plus 3.75 credits from either other WGH core courses OR courses including gender analysis, plus 1.25 credits in any other courses listed. |
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WGH Focus for MPH Students (10 credits): |
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Students eligible |
MPH Students |
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Required courses |
5 credits in any of the WGH core courses plus 2.5 credits from courses including gender analysis, plus 2.5 credits for practicum that addresses a gender topic, OR another 2.5 credits of WGH core courses or courses including gender analysis. |