Bachelor of Women and Gender Studies at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown

University Rank:#1001

West Virginia University offers the Bachelor of Women and Gender Studies as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Morgantown campus in United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for women and gender studies and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 16, 2027.

About Bachelor of Women and Gender Studies

A grade point average of 2.0 for all courses counted toward the minor is required. Questions may be directed by email to the faculty advising point of contact listed under the Faculty tab. No prerequisite coursework is required to declare the minor.

Requirements

CORE COURSES:	6
WGST 170	Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
or WGST 200	Feminist Histories and Practices
WGST 330	Feminist Theory
or WGST 360	Queer Theories
INTERMEDIATE ELECTIVES: ^{* **}	3
Any WGST course at the 100 or 200 level
BIOL 122	Human Sexuality
COMM 212	Gender Communication
ENGL 156	Literature of Native America
ENGL 180	Literature of Love, Sex, and Gender
ENGL 252	Appalachian Fiction
ENGL 254	African American Literature
ENGL 255	Multiethnic Literature
ENGL 285	Images of Women in Literature
ENGL 288	Gender and Sexuality in Literature and Film
FCLT 250	Russian Fairy Tales
FCLT 280	Science Fiction: East and West
FCLT 281	Vampire: Blood and Revolution
FLIT 237	French Women Writers
FLIT 238	African Women Writers
GERO 212	Introduction to Gerontology
HIST 207	Revolutionary Europe
PHIL 130	Current Moral Problems
PSYC 232	Sex Roles and Behavior
SOC 221	Families and Society
SOC 235	Race and Ethnic Relations
ADVANCED ELECTIVES: ^**	6
Any WGST course at the 300 or 400 level
ACE 471	Gender and Sport
ANTH 358	Anthropology of Health and Illness
ARHS 348	Women in Art
DISB 380	Disability and the Family
DISB 385	Disability and Society
ENGL 385	American Women Writers
ENGL 386	British Women Writers
ENGL 387	Topics in Women's Literature
ENGL 388	Topics in Gay/Lesbian Studies
FCLT 460	Sexuality and Gender in Hispanic Cinema
FLIT 316	Arab Women Writers
GEOG 412	Geography of Gender
GERO 412	Public Policy of Aging
GERO 418	Aging, Women and Culture
HIST 346	Women, Gender, and Kinship in Premodern Europe
HIST 445	History of American Women
PHIL 314	Philosophy of Sex and Gender
PHIL 331	Health Care Ethics
POLS 317	Interest Groups and Democracy
POLS 324	Sexuality, Law, and Politics
POLS 337	Gender/Politics and Policy
SOC 360	Women and Men in Society
SOC 405	Class, Status, and Power
ULIB 301	Gender and the Research Process
Total Hours	15

*: No more than 3 credits at the 100 or 200 level. Electives may include no more than 6 hours from the same department outside of WGST.
**: Students may petition to have other courses count. For information, email the faculty advising point of contact under the Faculty tab.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Women and Gender Studies at West Virginia University

Entry Requirements

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.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Women and Gender Studies at West Virginia University

Application Fee 60

How to Apply for Bachelor of Women and Gender Studies at West Virginia University

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.

Bachelor of Women and Gender Studies at West Virginia University

West Virginia University

United States of America, Morgantown