ASU’s online Bachelor of Arts in Women and Gender Studies empowers you to challenge the conventions of gender and make a difference through academic research, critical knowledge, and a deep understanding in feminist theory and practice.

Resident tuition | Non-resident tuition
ASU Online offers start dates every 7.5 weeks.
Class number may be less for transfer students.
Required number of credits to complete this degree.

This comprehensive program is offered entirely online through the School of Social Transformation. You will explore women and gender studies through the lens of culture, economics, history, literature, film, politics and science. The program’s liberal arts emphasis will provide you with strong writing, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The interdisciplinary nature of the program prepares you for a variety of careers in areas such as government, law, consulting, education, business, public relations, and nonprofit organizations. As a graduate, you will be prepared for leadership roles in your chosen professional field and in your community.

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Next Start Date:

10/16/2019
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Faculty

Our world-class faculty is composed of 64 tenure-track and research professors, including:

  • 10 American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows
  • 7 Fulbright American Scholars
  • 4 National Science Foundation Early Career Development Award Winners
  • 4 National Academy of Sciences Members
  • 2 American Academy of Arts and Sciences Members
  • 1 Carnegie Fellow
  • 1 Ford Foundation Fellow
  • 3 Arizona Board of Regents’ Professors
  • 3 ASU President’s Professors
  • 1 ASU Foundation Professor
  • 1 ASU Centennial Professor
  • 1 ASU Origins Professor

Program Summary

Total Hours:

120

Upper Division Hours:

45

Major GPA:

2.5

Cumulative GPA:

2.0

Total Hours at ASU:

30

Related Careers

Graduates with an ASU Online Bachelor of Arts in Women and Gender Studies have career opportunities illustrated in the following list. Career examples include but are not limited to:

Career *Growth *Median Salary
11.4%
$29,790
9.7%
$62,550
14.9%
$34,870
8.2%
$41,420
3.9%
$105,060
15.1%
$68,950
4.7%
$96,720
8.8%
$102,780
3.9%
$105,060
0.6%
$115,140
  
$56,950
Lawyer   Bright Outlook
5.6%
$114,970
4.7%
$96,720
9.2%
$57,180
7.1%
$101,510
6.2%
$55,680
3.9%
$105,060
4.3%
$38,480
4.7%
$29,620
17.0%
$65,320
9.5%
$62,740
  
$72,810
6.3%
$66,940
    Bright OutlookBright Outlook     Green Occupation Green Occupation

Example Careers

Graduates of the online women and gender studies program are prepared for careers in a wide range of fields, including:

  • Consultants
  • Counselors
  • Lawyers
  • Educators
  • Public Relations
  • Nonprofits
  • Policy and Government

Requirements

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.

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