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BA/BS Women's and Gender Studies at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The Women's and Gender Studies major requires 33 credits, at least 25 at the 300 level or above, with feminist theory, thematic areas, a practice course and cognates.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts  |  Department: Women's and Gender Studies  |  Duration: Minimum 33 credits in the major  |  Intake: Fall (Regular Decision deadline Feb 1; Early Action/Early Decision Nov 1); winter term application deadline Oct 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Students take WGS 330 Feminist Thought, one course in each of four thematic areas (LGBTQ and sexuality studies, gender race and ethnicity in the U.S., gender in a global context, gender culture and representation), a practice course, electives and two upper-level cognate courses outside WGS.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (university/college-level, not programme-specific); the major is declared after enrolment.

Intake: Fall (Regular Decision deadline Feb 1; Early Action/Early Decision Nov 1); winter term application d

Duration: Minimum 33 credits in the major

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.umich.edu/apply

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