May 20, 2026

Ohio University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Major (B.A.) [offered through Honors Tutorial College]

Major Code BA1984

Honors Tutorial College
35 Park Place
Phone: 740.593.2723
honors.college@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/honors/tutorial-college

Nicole Reynolds, director of studies/contact person
renoldn@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The HTC program in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies provides an opportunity to explore the phenomenon of gender and its intersection with race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, and other elements of diversity. It is the first interdisciplinary HTC program, and as such complements the already rich variety of course offerings across many fields. Students have the opportunity of working in tutorial format with instructors from different disciplines.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

In accordance with Honors Tutorial College practices, admission to the program will be made on the basis of competitive applications from top-ranked high school seniors. Applicants are selected on the basis of superior academic ability and the potential for self-motivated study and research. Applicants typically are required to submit additional essays, and an interview with the director of studies is required for admission. More information, including materials and deadlines, is available at www.ohio.edu/honors/tutorial-college/apply.

Change of Program Policy

The program will consider applications from exceptionally promising students already enrolled at Ohio University. These students must meet the same entrance requirements as entering freshmen.

External Transfer Admission

The program will consider transfer applications from exceptionally promising students at another institution. These students must meet the same entrance requirements as entering first-year students.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

A B.A. in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies prepares students in critical thinking and effective communication, and can be applied to a variety of careers. A high percentage of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies graduates go on to graduate school immediately following graduation. They typically pursue careers in academia, law, nonprofit organizations, or advocacy work. As graduates of the Honors Tutorial College, they are in high demand.

Requirements

HTC Grade Requirements

Earn at least 120 semester hours and maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher overall.

Written Communication and Advanced Writing Requirements

Complete one Written Communication course (ENG 1510 ) and one Advanced Writing course (FAW).

Quantitative Reasoning Requirement

Complete the University’s Quantitative Reasoning Requirement. More information can be found by viewing the OHIO BRICKS page (see Quantitative Reasoning heading within “Foundations Requirements”).

American Civic Literacy Requirement

Per Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (Section 3345.382), three credit hours of American Civic Literacy (ACL) coursework is required for all students graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Spring Semester 2029-2030 or after. For a list of courses counting toward this requirement, please see the American Civic Literacy page.

HTC Seminar

First-year students must complete the following course:

HC 2500 - Honors Seminar Credit Hours: 3

Transfer students

Transfer students may substitute an HC special topics seminar for their HC 2500 requirement.

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Core

Complete the following courses:

WGSS 3500 - Feminist Theory Credit Hours: 3
WGSS 4800 - Capstone in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Credit Hours: 3

Nonthesis Tutorials

Students will take at least five nonthesis tutorials prior to their senior years.

WGSS 2970T - WGSS Non-Thesis Tutorial First Year Credit Hours: 1 to 15
WGSS 2971T - WGSS Non-Thesis Tutorial Second Year Credit Hours: 1 to 15
WGSS 2980T - WGSS Non-Thesis Tutorial First Year Credit Hours: 1 to 15
WGSS 2981T - WGSS Non-Thesis Tutorial Second Year Credit Hours: 1 to 15
WGSS 3970T - WGSS Non-Thesis Tutorial Third Year Credit Hours: 1 to 15
WGSS 3980T - WGSS Non-Thesis Tutorial Third Year Credit Hours: 1 to 15

Thesis Tutorials

Two senior-level tutorials are specifically designated “research tutorials” in which a student enrolls for the purpose of researching and writing the required senior thesis. This thesis is written under the supervision of a member of the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies faculty or faculty approved by the director of study and the dean of HTC.

WGSS 4970T - WGSS Thesis Tutorial Credit Hours: 1 to 15
WGSS 4980T - WGSS Thesis Tutorial Credit Hours: 1 to 15

HTC Thesis Requirement

Approval of a completed thesis or professional project by the advisor, director of studies, and Dean of the College.

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