Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies is an undergraduate degree program that explores the complex topics of gender and sexuality through an intersectional, transnational, and feminist lens.

Program Details

• Average Time to Complete Degree: 4 years
• Locations: Webster Groves, Missouri campus
• Curriculum: The program includes courses in Queer Theory, Feminist Criminology, Politics and Gender, and Women and Gender in Social Justice Organizations, among others.
• Learning Outcomes: Students will gain critical thinking and analysis skills, communication, research, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Career Opportunities: Graduates can pursue careers in international nongovernmental organizations, local and national nonprofit organizations, the criminal justice system, social and human service programs, and Fortune 500 corporations.

Salaries for Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Degree Graduates

• Social and Community Service Manager: Median annual salary of $74,240 (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistics, May 2022)

Related Degrees

• Criminology and Criminal Justice (BA)
• Legal Studies (BA)
• International Human Rights (BA)
• Psychology (BA)
• Political Science (BA)
• Philosophy with an emphasis in Ethics and Social Justice (BA)

Program Structure

• Core Courses:
  • Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
  • Feminist Theory
  • Queer Theory
  • Politics and Gender
• Electives:
  • Women and Gender in Social Justice Organizations
  • Feminist Criminology
  • Global Perspectives on Women and Gender
  • Sexuality and Culture

Admission Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
• GPA: 2.5 or higher
• Test Scores: ACT or SAT scores (optional)
• Letters of Recommendation: 2-3 letters from academic or professional references

Tuition Fees

• Tuition: $28,500 per year (full-time)
• Fees: $1,200 per year (full-time)

Research Areas

• Feminist Theory and Practice
• Queer Theory and Politics
• Global Perspectives on Women and Gender
• Sexuality and Culture

Faculty

• Department of Law, Crime and Social Justice: Faculty members with expertise in women, gender, and sexuality studies, criminology, and social justice.

Campus Resources

• Webster University Library: Access to academic databases, journals, and books related to women, gender, and sexuality studies.
• Career Services: Assistance with resume building, job searching, and career counseling.
• Student Organizations: Opportunities to engage with student organizations focused on social justice, feminism, and LGBTQ+ issues.