Overview

Women and Gender Studies Degree: The Oakland University Advantage

Oakland’s Bachelor of Arts in Women and Gender Studies integrates academic theory with applied practice. You’ll learn how the concept of gender affects real-world institutions and real people, while developing the ability to promote positive change.

The Women and Gender Studies program at Oakland University offers:

Hands-on experience. As part of the gender studies degree, you’ll complete at least one internship or field-based project that involves community service, activism, or research. The women and gender studies program culminates in a semester-long capstone project that highlights your research, critical analysis, oral presentation, and writing abilities.

Academic flexibility. Elective courses make up half of the credits in the gender studies degree, allowing you to focus your studies on almost any aspect of gender studies. Course offerings vary widely and cover areas such as crime and justice, women of color, economic and workforce inequity, LGBTQ+ issues, international trends, and political movements.

A culture of inclusion. Like Oakland University as a whole, the women and gender studies program welcomes all students regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background. The program has small classes and promotes collaboration and mutual support, encouraging a safe environment that enables all students to thrive.

Interdisciplinary faculty. Instructors in the women and gender studies program come from departments throughout Oakland University. You’ll learn from professors in arts, sciences, humanities, and business, gaining an exceptionally broad range of perspectives that reflects the community’s diversity.

Versatile skills for the workforce. Liberal arts majors are in rising demand for their ability to solve problems creatively, analyze critically, synthesize information across disciplines, and communicate effectively. The women and gender studies degree cultivates proficiency in all of those skills, giving you outstanding preparation for the job market.

What Can You Do With a Bachelor’s Degree in Women and Gender Studies?

Oakland University’s women and gender studies degree can support an exceptionally broad range of professional pursuits, as well as graduate programs in gender studies and other disciplines.

Alumni of our gender studies program have gone on to successful careers in a wide variety of fields. A partial list includes:

Nonprofit leadership

Counseling

Political activism

Social work

Journalism

Government administration

Higher education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Feminist Theory

Methods of Feminist Analysis

Gender Communication

Women, Power, and Persuasion

LGBTQ Studies

Global Women, Global Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester Hills, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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General requirements

A completed Oakland University admission application. While an essay is optional, interested students may choose to include an essay for consideration

Cumulative high school grade point averages of 3.2 or above. Applicants with cumulative grade point averages below 3.2, but above 2.5, may be admitted after consideration of the quality of academic preparation. Scholarship awards are based on a student's academic record at the time of admission

SAT or ACT scores are no longer required for the incoming classes, for students with a minimum high school GPA of 2.5

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Non-residents

23867 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23867 USD / year

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16772 USD / year

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Living costs

Rochester Hills

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

Women and Gender Studies Degree: The Oakland University Advantage

What Can You Do With a Bachelor’s Degree in Women and Gender Studies?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Rochester Hills

Funding

Scholarships Information

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