Nov 23, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 [Archived Catalog]

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Major (B.A.)


Major Code BA4412

College of Arts and Sciences
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

31 S. Court St.
Athens, OH 45701
Phone 740.593.4686
wgss@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/cas/wgss

Kim Little, contact person
littlek@ohio.edu

Program Overview

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies provides an opportunity to explore the phenomenon of gender and sexuality and their intersection with race, ethnicity, class, and other elements of diversity. The program is interdisciplinary, which makes for a rich variety of course offerings across many fields. Students may choose from numerous courses throughout the University.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

A degree in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies prepares students in critical thinking and effective communication, essential skills that can be applied to a wide variety of careers. Graduates can pursue fulfilling careers in areas such as equity and diversity, management, law, public health, counseling, social work, research, creative writing, and community education. Potential employers for graduates with a degree in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies include, but are not limited to, the following: non-profit organizations; government agencies; women’s service organizations; medical centers; journalism entities; institutions of higher education; youth and family agencies; public relations agencies; etc. Additionally, a high percentage of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies graduates pursue graduate school opportunities.  

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Requirements

Universitywide Graduation Requirements


Ohio University requires the completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for the conferral of a bachelor’s degree. This program can be completed within that 120-hour requirement. For more information on the minimum hours requirement and other universitywide requirements, please review the  Graduation Requirements – Universitywide  page.

Liberal Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirement


View the College and Liberal Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirements .

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Core Requirements


Complete a total of 30 semester credit hours of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies coursework, including all the requirements below.

Complete one of the following courses:


Complete one of the following courses:


Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Elective Requirement


Complete 12 hours from the following list of approved courses. Note: courses used to satisfy a Core Requirement cannot also satisfy an Elective Requirement.