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Bachelor of Arts in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is an interdisciplinary program that brings together diverse research, insights, and experiences to help you explore women’s issues and the complexities of gender and sexuality.

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts

Program Types

Undergraduate

Mode of Study

On Campus

What is a women, gender, and sexuality studies degree?

A women, gender, and sexuality studies degree empowers you to explore the intersections of gender, identity, and society. In the program, you will examine how gender and sexuality shape cultures, politics, and individual experiences, all while learning from an interdisciplinary blend of history, sociology, literature, and more. 

Why should you major in women, gender, and sexuality studies at Redlands?

Majoring in women, gender, and sexuality studies at Redlands equips you to understand gender roles, identity, and sexuality in society while encouraging fresh perspectives on these issues. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge through hands-on projects and community engagement. The degree equips you with the critical thinking skills to challenge norms, advocate for equality, and make an impact in fields like education, activism, policy, or social work. The skills and knowledge you gain are valuable across many fields, preparing you for careers in law, social work, counseling, medicine, education, business, government, and graduate study.

Classes you'll take

Completion requirement

Foundation

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

  • WGS145 - Gender, Sexuality, and Power in Global Contexts
  • WGS150 - Introduction to Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
  • WGS153 - Queer Culture and Identity in the 20th Century
  • WGS155 - Latinas Remaking America
  • PLCY220 - Comparative Feminisms

Select First Year Seminars taught by WGS faculty or other courses approved by the Director may be substituted.

Theory course

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

  • WGS337 - Working Sex: Interdisciplinary Studies
  • WGS340 - Contemporary Feminist Theory
  • WGS341 - Gender & Nation
  • WGS359 - Queer Theories
  • ARTH323 - Gender and Sexuality in Renaissance Art
  • ECON240 - Economics of Race, Class and Gender
  • ENGL351 - Postcolonial, Global & Transnational Literatures
  • ENGL403
  • HIST326 - Primary Witness in Women's History
  • PHIL310 - Philosophy of Sex and Gender
  • POLI317 - Feminist Political Theory
  • PSYC320 - Psychology of Gender
  • REST351 - Race Theory
  • SOAN320 - Self in Society
  • SOAN321 - Gender and Emotion
  • SOAN329 - Anthropology of Mothering
  • SOAN345 - Interrogating Masculinity

Other courses approved by the Director may be substituted.

Activism course

Complete at least 1 of the following courses:

  • WGS135 - Activism Lab
  • WGS230 - Feminist Community Engagement
  • WGS180 - Exploratory Internship
  • WGS280 - Exploratory Internship
  • WGS380 - Specialized Internship
  • WGS480 - Specialized Internship
  • BUS410 - Organizational Consulting

Other courses approved by the Director may be substituted.

Electives will be selected from WGS and WGS cross-listed courses in consultation with a majoring student’s WGS advisor. Electives will help WGS majors explore their own learning goals and map out a course of study toward those goals. Majoring students will work closely with their advisors to develop an individualized plan reflective of their particular interdisciplinary interests.

Earn at least 20 credits from the following:
WGS - All courses
WGS Electives

Undergraduate application deadlines
Spring 2025
November 1, 2024*
Fall 2025 - First Year
November 15, 2024 - Early Action
Fall 2025 - First Year
January 15, 2025 - Regular Decision*
Fall 2025 - Transfer
March 1, 2025 - Regular Decision*
Note
*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the deadline based on capacity.
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What you'll learn

You will learn how to describe how the construction of knowledge historically marginalizes women.
You will learn how to weigh relationships of power related to race, class, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality in an interdisciplinary context.
You will learn to examine key women’s, gender, and sexuality studies concepts in some form of oral presentation or performance.
You will learn to design and complete a research project that analyzes a specific women’s, gender, and sexuality studies topic.
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What you'll learn

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Graduates pursue careers as

As a gender equality advocate you will champion the rights and representation of women and LGBTQ+ communities through activism and policy work.
As a diversity and inclusion consultant you will advise organizations on creating inclusive environments that respect and celebrate gender and sexual diversity.
As a social researcher you will conduct research on gender and sexuality issues to inform public policy and social change.
As a community outreach coordinator you will develop programs and resources that support and empower marginalized gender and sexual identities within communities.

Graduates pursue careers as

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100 %

of University of Redlands B.A. in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies graduates have successful outcomes within six months of graduation.

First Year Destination Survey, 2023

$ 61 k

average salary for women, gender, and sexuality studies occupations in 2024.

Market research from PayScale and Zip Recruiter

9 out of 10 ( 91 %)

Alumni shared they gained critical thinking skills from their degree.

NACM Alumni Career Mobility, 2022

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Best Universities in the West

U.S. News & World Report, 2023

Want to know more?

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