LGBTQ Studies

United States of America, Morgantown

University RankQS Ranking

1200

West Virginia University

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 60

Campuses

Morgantown

Program Language

English

Next Intake Deadlines16-Aug-2023

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 1,140 / credit

Next Intake 16-Aug-2023

Minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all course counted toward the minor.
Core Courses	9
WGST 260	Perspectives on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies
WGST 360	Queer Theories
WGST 460	Men and Masculinities
Upper-Division Elective*	6
ENGL 288	Gender and Sexuality in Literature and Film
ENGL 388	Topics in Gay/Lesbian Studies
FCLT 460	Sexuality and Gender in Hispanic Cinema
GEOG 412	Geography of Gender
PHIL 314	Philosophy of Sex and Gender
POLS 324	Sexuality, Law, and Politics
WGST 340	Gender and Violence
WGST 448	Sexuality in American Culture
*Substitutions must be approved by the Center for Women's and Gender Studies LGBTQ minor coordinator.
Total Hours	15

Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.

Tuition Fee

USD 1,140

Application Fee

USD 60

Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.

WVU Application The Common App
To apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.
Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
Send the following information to WVU:
- Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
- Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
Note: Original or certified copies of official records/transcripts must be submitted after admission or upon arrival.
- English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.