Program Overview

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Social and Cultural Analysis (Women and Gender Studies), BA

The Bachelor of Arts program in social and cultural analysis with a concentration in women and gender studies offers students a transdisciplinary curriculum that focuses on the diverse experiences of women in national and international contexts. The program also examines the meaning of gender as a socially constructed category that shapes personal identities, beliefs, opportunities, and behaviors.

Program Description

The wide variety of classes explores the intersections of gender, race, class, and sexuality; the institutional structures that have an impact on women's and men's lives; and the broad range of feminist theories that seek to explain and influence women's status in society. Areas of emphasis include gender and sexuality, critical race feminism, gender and the borderlands, transnational feminism, social activism and social movements, histories of feminism, and critical embodiment studies.

At a Glance

• College/school: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
• Location: West Valley
• Second language requirement: No
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
• First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics or any math course that meets the MATH designation
• Math intensity: General

Curriculum

View 2025 - 2026 curriculum. View curriculum archives.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:

• English, MA
• Social Justice and Human Rights, MA

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Change of Major Requirements

A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Global Opportunities

Studying abroad enables students in the social and cultural analysis program to explore the impact of culture, race, religion, and law on gender norms and equality across the globe.

Career Opportunities

Because of the program's emphasis on culture and identity, students develop respect for and sensitivity to diverse populations, enabling them as graduates to flourish in careers in areas as varied as:

• Civil rights organizations
• Colleges and universities
• Government agencies
• Libraries
• Museums
• Nonprofit organizations
• The Peace Corps
• Political action groups
• Research organizations
• Social service agencies

Graduates are prepared for careers in advocacy, politics, and community-facing corporate roles as well as for graduate study.

Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry-level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications, or state-specific licensure.

• Archivist: 3.8% growth, $61,570 median salary
• Cultural Studies Professor: 2.4% growth, $84,290 median salary
• Editor: 0.6% growth, $75,260 median salary
• History Professor: -0.2% growth, $81,500 median salary
• Lawyer: 4.1% growth, $151,160 median salary
• Political Analyst: -3.1% growth, $139,380 median salary
• Political Science Professor: 2.0% growth, $94,680 median salary
• Politician: 3.4% growth, $44,810 median salary

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. Students from western states who select this major may be eligible for a reduced nonresident tuition rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees.