The Women’s History graduate program serves as a catalyst for multicultural women’s studies events at Sarah Lawrence. Students are introduced to the rapidly expanding literature in women’s history, feminist theory, and gender studies. Graduates work in a range of fields, including research, journalism, public history, teaching, and social advocacy.

The first women's history graduate program in the nation, Sarah Lawrence's program encourages students to combine historical studies with coursework in feminist theory, social sciences, and literature. Students not only explore and assess scholarship in women's and gender studies but also conduct original research. Academic projects are enriched by the program's powerful legacy of activism.