Women & Gender Studies

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The Mount has a unique historical connection to the education and advancement of women. To this day, we remain committed to the education of women, and have a well-established womenâs studies program. Students can declare a minor, major, or honours in the undergraduate womenâs studies program. Womenâs studies places womenâs experiences and knowledge at the centre of critical inquiry. Students in womenâs studies courses learn about the ways in which womenâs societal position can be transformed. In examining the accomplishments and struggles of women, it considers the complexities of race, class, sexual orientation and ability, from cross-cultural and interdisciplinary perspectives.

In general, secondary school applicants have an average of 70% (5 best scoring academic subjects considered) during their final year of schooling. Applicants looking to transfer from another post-secondary institution must demonstrate an overall GPA of 2.0. Refer to chart below for program specific requirements.