Overview

The interdisciplinary perspective of the field expands our intellectual vision and our capacity to resolve problems. The Women's and Gender Studies program at Indiana University South Bend enables students to analyze how gender, in its dynamic interrelationship with race and class and sexuality, has shaped and given meaning to people’s lives.

Learning outcomes

The Women’s and Gender Studies major, minor, and four-year degree programs enable students to analyze how gender, in its dynamic interrelationship with race and class, has shaped and given meaning to people’s lives.

The Women’s and Gender Studies Program is administered by the director and the Women’s Studies Governing Board.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gender Studies

Research Methods in Women's Studies

International Perspectives on Women

Feminist Theory

Seminar in Gender Studies (or an approved alternative)

Women's Studies Practicum

Issues In Gender Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

IU South Bend accepts applications on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply by the priority admission deadline for the term you want to start.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

South Bend, United States

Disciplines

Gender & Sexuality Studies View 413 other Bachelors in Gender & Sexuality Studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee. The $65 application fee is required of all applicants and is non-refundable.

English Language Proficiency Documentation
If English is not your native language, you must demonstrate proficiency in English before you can be admitted to IU South Bend.
Immigration Documentation (non-US citizens only; not required for an admission decision)
Documentation of Financial Support (those seeking F-1 status only; not required for an admissions decision)
Official Academic Records. You may upload copies of your official transcripts and diploma certificates via your Atlas account.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

23222 USD / year

≈ 23222 USD / year
Out-of-State

23222 USD / year

≈ 23222 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8616 USD / year

≈ 8616 USD / year

Living costs

South Bend

United States

885 - 1432 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

South Bend

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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