WGS 440: Gender, Sexuality and Communication
Explores connections between communication, gender and sexuality in close relationships, organizations and the media
Women's and Gender Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Study the impact of gender and power to create a better tomorrow.
Are you a deep thinker with effective writing skills and a passion for justice? Are you interested in analyzing cultural norms and social change? If so, you may be interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Women's and Gender Studies.
By using gender as a category of analysis, Women’s and Gender Studies asks new questions and pioneers new research and curricula in a wide variety of disciplines; encourages students to reconsider traditional interpretations of female and male experiences across cultures and throughout time; examines gender, class, ethnicity, sexuality, and race as interlocking categories of experience; places women at the center of inquiry, and makes central the experiences, culture, and achievements of those whose history and perspectives have been most marginalized.
Courses encourage critical thinking, empower students as both learners and teachers, enrich students’ sense of the planet’s diverse heritage, connect knowledge from other college courses, transform students’ personal sense of self in society, and show ways to integrate classroom learning into choices of daily life.
Program Snapshot
Course Format
On-campus courses
Academic Term
16-week semesters
Tuition for the 22-23 Academic Year
$40,830
Sample Women's and Gender Studies Classes
WGS 444: Economics of Poverty and Inequality
Examines poverty and discrimination in an economic context and explores the effectiveness of government policies designed to address inequality.
WGS 460: Women and Religion
Explores the role of women in various religious traditions, feminine images of the divine, feminist approaches to spirituality and contemporary models of religious expression and worship.
Program Details
Get all the details on our B.A. Women's and Gender Studies program, including course requirements and application materials.
Women's and Gender Studies Career Paths
Public Health Advocate
Identify public health issues and advocate for women and gender-nonconforming populations who have been historically marginalized by public health policies.
Social Worker
Protect vulnerable children and support families in need of assistance, and help people solve and cope with common problems faced in their everyday lives.
Journalist
Research, write and publish news stories and articles highlighting women's and gender issues for corporate, community and individual readers.
To apply to the B.A. Women's & Gender Studies program, you will need:
- Completed online application
- Official high school transcripts with a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Essay
- One letter of recommendation
The first step in the application process is to contact an admissions counselor, who can help you through the entire application process, evaluate your prior learning credit (AP, IB, etc.) and provide information regarding financial aid and tuition assistance.
Tuition and Fees
Full-time tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year: $40,830/year (fall and spring semesters)
Part-time tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year (less than 12 credit hours per semester): $1,361/credit hour
Tuition does not include fees, room and board or personal expenses. For full cost of attendance information, visit the Tuition and Fees page.
Curious about financial aid options? Regis also offers a variety of scholarships, grants and other programs to help you pay for school. Check out our Net Price Calculator to get a better look at what your financial aid package may include.
A Culture of Excellence
The Bachelor of Arts in Women's and Gender Studies is offered by the Women's and Gender Studies Department within Regis College.