Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies ,BA
Activism, Advocate, Affirmative Action, Culture, Economic Rights, Ethnology, Feminism, Gender Issues, Human Rights, Identity, Race, Sex, Sexuality, Violence, politics
Gain a deeper understanding of feminist thought and investigate the social construction of gender, race and sexuality through interdisciplinary training. Through a curriculum that integrates critical thinking, problem-solving and research skills, you'll be equipped with tools to work in a wide variety of occupations.
In this program grounded in intersectional feminism, students gain valuable insight into how the systems of inequality intermingle with race, gender, sexuality, immigration, class, globalization and other frameworks. Undergraduates gain necessary expertise in applying this knowledge to today's society.
Students are offered the opportunity to challenge conventional wisdom about gender and sexuality while exploring new ways of viewing the world through the social and physical world.
In addition to reviewing the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, students interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are advised to visit The College's website for more information and requirements.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: Yes
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 142 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
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.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Analyze the ways in which gender intersects with other social locations in shaping ideology, as well as social, political and cultural institutions.
- Apply digital literacy skills to present their research in the field.
- Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts and methodologies in the field.
Study abroad enables students to immerse themselves in a different culture. Through study and internships, they discover how other cultures view women and gender, and they learn to analyze issues related to gender.
The Global Education Office offers programs in more than 65 countries across the globe. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recommends specific study abroad programs for students majoring in women and gender studies.
Graduates are prepared for many different career opportunities and have obtained careers in a wide array of fields, including:
- consulting
- counseling
- education
- government
- health care
- law
- nonprofits
- women's advocacy
They are also well prepared for graduate and law school and have been admitted to prestigious programs.
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.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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8.6%
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$38,520
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6.5%
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$47,290
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3.9%
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$80,910
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5.2%
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$130,000
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7.5%
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$135,740
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5.0%
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$64,030
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5.9%
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$129,430
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2.6%
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$75,390
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9.1%
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$74,240
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4.5%
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$98,590
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School of Social Transformation
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WLSN 5th floor
SSTadvising@asu.edu
480-965-7682
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
