Women’s and Gender Studies Online
BA

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When students major in Women's and Gender Studies (WGS), they'll learn how gender, together with race, class, and sexuality, affects all of our lives. Their studies will be interdisciplinary, with classes in fields such as political science, crime and justice studies, health and society, and history. These classes are taught by WGS faculty or faculty affiliated with WGS.

The UMass Dartmouth bachelor’s degree in Women’s and Gender Studies considers how gender structures societies past and present, affects people at the individual and group levels, and how students can explore paths to achieving equality for all people.

Transferring to UMassD

With our generous transfer policy, students with existing credits may transfer up to 90 credits from a regionally accredited institution.

The UMass Dartmouth Women’s and Gender Studies degree program requires students complete 120 credits to graduate.

Women’s and Gender Studies degree students combine core courses in WGS with additional courses in the following focus areas:

Intersectional Gender Studies
Politics, Justice, and Policy
Cross-Cultural and Transnational Inquiry
Politics of Cultural Representation

Within those concentrations, students learn to read analytically, write critically, and communicate effectively through argument, analysis, exposition, and oral presentation.

Sample Course Offerings

Examples of courses offered in the Women’s and Gender Studies program include (course offerings subject to change):

Intro to Women's and Gender Studies
Global Feminism
Ecofeminism: Philosophy and Practice
Women in World History
Race, Gender, and Biomedicine
Reproductive Rights and Health
Global Women Writers

Graduates have a solid understanding of the role of diversity within the nation and the world, preparing them for a career in a variety of fields and graduate study including:

Advocacy
Journalism
Law
Nonprofit Organizations
Education
Politics

Course descriptions, schedules and requirements

UMassD's undergraduate experiences

Honors College

Take advanced courses, pursue research, and be part of a community of scholars.

Study Abroad

Earn academic credits and gain a global perspective on your field.

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Undergraduate Research

Faculty work with students on cutting-edge research projects.

Student studying at Claire T. Carney Library

University Studies

Gain the benefit of a broad university education to enhance your knowledge and skills.

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UMassD advantages

Customize your education and receive the help and guidance to finish as planned:

Value and affordability of a UMass education
Generous transfer policy
One-on-one personal advising from enrollment through graduation
Free online and in-person tutoring and writing center

Rankings

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Expand your opportunities

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Women’s and Gender Studies faculty

Anupama Arora, PhD

Interim Association Director of the Honors Program

Catherine Villanueva Gardner, PhD

Cristina Mehrtens

Heidi Berggren, PhD

Stephanie O'Hara, PhD

Learning Style: Online

Online courses are taught by UMass Dartmouth faculty to provide high quality instruction and personal attention. Students have the flexibility to accommodate work and home responsibilities within the structure of defined assignment due dates. The majority of our online courses are taught asynchronously.