Women & Gender Studies Program

Bachelor of Arts Program Description

The B.A. in women and gender studies, within the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, is an interdisciplinary program emphasizing intersectional approaches to the study of gender, race, class, ethnicity and sexuality in national and transnational contexts. Consistent with the university's design imperatives of social embeddedness and use-inspired research, women's studies, through its course offerings, research initiatives and co-curricular programs, seeks to further the understanding of women and gender, and to promote social justice.

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. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program Web site.

Bachelor of Science Program Description

The B.S. in women and gender studies, within the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, is an interdisciplinary program emphasizing intersectional approaches to the study of gender, race, class, ethnicity and sexuality in national and transnational contexts. Consistent with the university's design imperatives of social embeddedness and use-inspired research, women's studies, through its course offerings, research initiatives and co-curricular programs, seeks to further the understanding of women and gender, and to promote social justice. The B.S. program is distinguished by its quantitative emphasis.

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. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program Web site.

Career Opportunities

The women and gender studies program builds a solid educational foundation, providing knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to deal with changing gender roles in society. The program also prepares students for opportunities in many settings:

• Business and professional schools
• Education and training
• Graduate study in the humanities and social sciences
• Healthcare services
• Human resources development
• Public and business administration
• Social services

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