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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2014-15 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2014-15 [Archived Catalog]

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Major (B.A.)


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Major Code BA4412

College of Arts and Sciences
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program

31 S. Court St.
Phone 740.593.4686
Fax 740.593.0482
womens.studies@ohio.edu
http://www.ohio.edu/wgs/

Lynette Peck, associate director/contact person
 

Program Overview

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies provides an opportunity to explore the phenomenon of gender and sexuality and their intersection with race, ethnicity, class, and other elements of diversity. The program is interdisciplinary, which makes for a rich variety of course offerings across many fields. Students may choose from numerous courses throughout the University.
 

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
 

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 from Ohio University. They typically pursue careers in academia, law, non-profit organizations, or advocacy work.
 

Requirements

Universitywide Graduation Requirements


To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .

Liberal Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirement


View the A&S - College Level Requirements (A&S CLR) .

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Core Requirements


Complete a total of 30 semester credit hours of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies coursework, including all the requirements below.

Complete one of the following courses:


Complete one of the following courses:


Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Elective Requirement


Complete 12 hours from the following list of approved courses. Note: courses used to satisfy a Core Requirement can not also satisfy an Elective Requirement.

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