Overview

The interdisciplinary Women's, Gender, Sexuality Studies program of Earlham College spans the four divisions of Earlham College and encourages you to take artistic, literary, social scientific, historical, psychological and medical approaches to gender and sexuality.

Exploring the intersection of gender, race, class, nation and sexuality

WGSS at Earlham stands out from gender and sexuality studies programs at other liberal arts colleges in two ways

First, while feminist theory, LGBT and queer studies, postcolonial studies and women’s history are the core of our curriculum as they are at other schools, WGSS students at Earlham are particularly interested in social and economic justice.

Current WGSS majors and minors are working as union organizers, in the immigrant rights movement, with Justice for Janitors and the Fight for $15, and other movements dedicated to winning the resources that women of color, queer families, single parents, poor people and others on the margins need to survive.

Second, because of our major and minor track system, the WGSS program has been of particular interest to people in the STEM fields.

Earlham students majoring in one of the natural sciences, like biology, biochemistry, computer science or physics, often double-major or minor in WGSS.

The program will be particularly helpful in preparing you for the social and cultural aspects of work in fields such as technology and engineering.

Careers and opportunities

Recent graduates have pursued advanced degrees in women’s studies & feminist research and English language & literature.

Top sectors for WGSS grads include community and social services, performing and fine arts, education and nonprofits.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

European Women's & Gender History

Subjects of Desire

Asian American History through the Media

Gender and Sexuality in the Ancient Greek World

Workplace Justice: Readings in U.S. Labor History

Feminist Art & Theory

Women & Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Early action deadlines: Nov. 15, Dec. 15

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Although Earlham does not have specific entrance requirements, most successful applicants have completed a minimum of:

4 credits of English, such as literature, grammar or composition

3 credits of mathematics, such as algebra, geometry, pre-calculus or calculus

2 credits of social sciences, such as government, economics, sociology, history or similar topics

2 credits of sciences, such as biology, chemistry or physics

2 credits of world languages, including a second language that is not your native language

Grades in academic classes

Earlham takes your cumulative grade point average into consideration when reviewing your application.

Other decision-making factors

Leadership experience, extracurricular involvement, community service and work experience.

International applications must also be able to meet the minimum level of family financial support.

English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

54864 USD / year

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Out-of-State

54864 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

54864 USD / year

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Living costs

Richmond

United States

871 - 1410 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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Overview

Exploring the intersection of gender, race, class, nation and sexuality

Careers and opportunities

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

Richmond

Funding

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