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.

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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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ASU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences takes a transdisciplinary approach to education with a vast spectrum of degrees in the social sciences, natural sciences and humanities. We inspire students to be socially aware, critical thinkers and global citizens.

  • 25,500+ currently enrolled students.
  • $140 million in research expenditures in 2018.
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Next Start Date:

03/16/2020
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Faculty

From Royal Society and American Academy fellows to Marshall and Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipients, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is home to prestigious students and faculty members.

  • Fulbright American Scholars.
  • Guggenheim Fellows.
  • MacArthur Fellows.
  • Nobel laureates.

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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