Overview

Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies is an interdisciplinary field that includes the study of:

1) the experiences, conditions and social realities of women of different races, ethnicities, nationalities, religions, classes, abilities, and sexual orientations in a global context;

2) the ways in which gender, sexuality, race, and class intersect and

3) feminist, queer and anti-racist scholarship.

Key Features

The Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies program at the University of Minnesota is very personalized. Faculty get to know you and commit to ensuring students attain their full capabilities and potential while at UMD.

WGSS courses are very interactive. All classes are student centered and students learn through exploration and discovery. the program is social justice and social transformation focused with a strong history of collaborating with community organizations. They are many opportunities to organize, to intern, and to effect social change.

Careers

The degree prepares students to think multidimensionally, critically and intersectionally. The students learn to question power and structural arrangements and ask key questions using multiple lenses of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, physical ability, and among all human differences.

Armed with this knowledge most of our student pursue careers in nonprofit, and/or non-governmental organizations. Others use the degree to to purse careers in law, health care, business, education, human services, or politics.

Human services departments and nonprofit organizations.

Advocate for victims of domestic and/or sexual violence.

Communications consultant.

Congressional aide.

Law (prepares one for law school).

Midwife, sexual assault nurse, or other health related fields.

United Nations, Unicef, AMREF

Equity and diversity specialist in schools, universities, hospitals, corporations.

Politics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Women, Race, and Class

Global Perspectives

Natural Sciences

Feminist Thought

Theorizing Race, Power, and Justice

Transnational Perspectives of Feminism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Duluth, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for currently enrolled students who have not graduated.

Senior year (12th grade) course schedule, if not included on the transcript.

If applicable, college or university transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for currently enrolled students.

ACT/SAT scores (optional)

Grade trends and academic rigor

Personal Statement

Specific courses taken

Submit a one-time $50 non-refundable application fee.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

20950 USD / year

≈ 20950 USD / year
Out-of-State

20950 USD / year

≈ 20950 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15200 USD / year

≈ 15200 USD / year

Additional Details

International: the cost includes tuition and fees and is for last year. Costs are calculated differently due to visa requirements.

Living costs

Duluth

United States

965 - 1380 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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