Overview

The Study of Women and Gender looks at our society from multiple angles. This interdisciplinary Study of Women and Gender major from Illinois Dominican University uses the tools of history, philosophy, literature, economics, psychology, sociology and other fields to examine the experiences, challenges and roles of women in society.

You’ll consider a variety of perspectives on femininity and masculinity, race and class, violence and crime, poverty and inequality, sexuality and reproduction, media and culture, politics and law.

You’ll develop your capacity for critical thinking, expand your understanding of current and historical gender issues, and deepen your commitment to social justice. This major appeals to students who are determined to become not only successful professionals but also informed and effective agents of positive change.

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Practical, hands-on experience is built into our curriculum. In small classes, you’ll work side by side with outstanding faculty from many different academic departments. You’ll learn about leadership, argument, persuasion, conducting research, and the art of communicating across cultural differences.

You’ll enjoy opportunities to combine academic study with compassionate service to people in need, in the Chicago area and beyond. You’ll even be able to immerse yourself in other societies and cultures—you can choose from among study abroad programs on four continents.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Study of Women and Gender
Gender Issues
Human Sexualities
Interdisciplinary Frameworks for the Analysis of Women and Gender
Contemporary Feminist Theories
Transnational Feminist Theories

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-10 00:00:00 , International

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National: admission are on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

River Forest, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Online Application
Official high school transcripts, emailed directly from the issuing institution
Official high school transcripts/marksheets and translations through a certified translation agency must be emailed to the Director of International Enrollment
Proof of English Proficiency
For I-20: Bank Statement showing a minimum of $53,978 USD and completed and a signed Financial Statement Form
A copy of your passport bio page

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40958 USD / year

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Out-of-State

40958 USD / year

≈ 40958 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

40958 USD / year

≈ 40958 USD / year

Living costs

River Forest

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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More ways to learn on campus and beyond

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

River Forest

Funding

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