Undergraduate Studies

Women & Gender Studies BA

 Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in women and gender studies offers a comprehensive program of study that empowers students to make a difference in the world. Through the study of history, culture, literature, politics, film, science and economics students, learn to challenge conventional wisdom about gender and learn new ways of viewing the world. Internship and leadership opportunities in business, government and nonprofit organizations, for example, allow students to pursue career goals. more...

Additional Program Fee:  No

Second Language Requirement: Yes

Career Opportunities

The interdisciplinary Women and Gender Studies Program prepares students for many different career opportunities upon graduation. Graduates have created businesses, worked in nonprofit organizations and agencies serving women and girls, become lawyers and teachers, and worked in policy and government. They have become consultants and counselors and secured careers in public relations. Our graduates are also well prepared for graduate and law school and have been admitted to prestigious programs.

What can I do with a degree in women and gender studies?

Women and Gender Studies Minor

Program Requirements

 The Women and Gender Studies minor consists of 18 semester hours, 12 of which must be in the upper division.

The following courses are required:

WST 100 Women and Society SB, C (3) or WST 300 Women in Contemporary Society SB, C (3)
WST 377 History of American Feminist Thought C (3) or WST 378 Global Feminist Theory L, C (3)

Total 6 credit hours plus twelve additional hours of approved women and gender studies courses must be taken after consultation with the Women and Gender Studies academic advisor.

Students pursuing a minor must register at least one semester before graduation and are encouraged to meet with the Women and Gender Studies academic advisor early in their course of studies.

Women and Gender Studies Certificate

 Program Requirements

 The certificate program consists of 18 semester hours, 12 of which must be upper-division courses. Students pursuing a certificate in Women and Gender Studies must consult with the Women and Gender Studiesacademic advisor to select appropriate courses and fulfill requirements.

A Certificate of Concentration in Women and Gender Studies is awarded for the successful completion of WST 100 (or 300) and WST 377 or 378 and an additional 12 semester hours from the list of approved Women and Gender Studies courses.

 The certificate program is equivalent to an interdisciplinary minor