Overview

Upon completing the foundational sequence, Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies majors at Otterbein University will be asked to declare a three-course concentration, or focus area, in the subject of their choosing.

Concentrations may include (but are not limited to):

Gender, Culture, and Representation - Possible coursework: Women as Subjects and Objects in the Visual Arts; Reading and Writing in Women’s Literatures; Reading and Writing in GLBTQ Literatures; Women and Music; Studies in Film, Gender, and Sexuality

Power and Identity - Possible coursework: Sociology of Gender; Psychology of Women; Gender and Communication

Social Activism and Political Change - Possible coursework: Race, Gender, Class, and Media; Organizing across Race, Gender, and Class: Gender and Feminist Political Theory

Queer Studies - Possible coursework: Reading and Writing in GLBTQ Literatures; Screening Sexualities; Queer Theory; The History of Sexuality in the U.S; Gender, Sexuality, and Religion; Gender and Biology

Intersectional Studies - Possible coursework: Poverty, Wealth, and Inequality; Mass Incarceration and the African-American Civil Rights Movement; Race, Gender, Class, and Media

Women and Leadership - Possible coursework: Women and Leadership; Organizing Across Race, Class, Gender and Age; Leadership Practices

Individualized Concentration - Designed by the WGSS major.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Studies in Film, Gender & Sexuality

Women in Music

Gender and Communication

Human Sexuality

Psychology of Women

Sociology of Gender

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , International

More details

The application must be received six months prior to the start of the enrollment. First year students are only reviewed for admission for fall semesters

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Westerville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application, including essay.

$50 Application fee.

Official transcripts/documents for four years of high school/secondary school (grades 9-12).

Official Bank Statement(s) and Sponsor Guarantee form.

Copy of passport and current visa (if applicable).

All test scores must be reported directly from the testing center.

Conditional admission is available to students that meet academic requirements, but still need additional language training to be successful in a U.S. classroom. Otterbein offers an English as a Second Language program on campus to help prepare students to become full-time degree seeking candidates.

Foreign language documents must be translated into English by the issuing institution, a certified translator or English teacher.

SAT and ACT test scores and letters of recommendation are optional and may be submitted if they strengthen your application.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

36074 USD / year

≈ 36074 USD / year
Out-of-State

36074 USD / year

≈ 36074 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36074 USD / year

≈ 36074 USD / year

Living costs

Westerville

United States

1189 - 1962 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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Concentrations may include (but are not limited to):

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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