Overview

The mission of the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program of the University of Minnesota is to prepare students for meaningful participation and contribution in an inclusive and diverse society; to be local, national, and global citizens; and to participate effectively and contribute meaningfully in a diverse workplace.

The WGSS program at UMD 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.

We are 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.

Acquired Skills

Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies majors develop:

Strong oral and written communication skills

Analytical creative and critical thinking skills

The ability to influence, persuade, and present alternative viewpoints

The ability to analyze root causes of social problems and work towards solutions

Career Possibilities

The degree prepares students to think multidimensionally, critically and intersectionally. Our 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

Feminist Thought

Transnational Perspectives on Feminism

Gender Relations in the Global South

Latin American Women: Culture and Politics

Women-Identified Culture

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Duolingo English Test

105

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Gender & Sexuality Studies Sociology View 1672 other Bachelors in Sociology in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

Duolingo English Test

105

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

Original or certified copies of ALL secondary (high school) records must be issued by the school in a sealed envelope and mailed to the university.

Proof of English Proficiency.

Photocopy of Passport: only required if a student is in need of an I-20 form for F-1 student visa.

International students who will be studying at UMD on an F-1 visa are required to submit a completed Financial Certification Statement.

Tuition Fee

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International

20662 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20662 USD per year during 48 months.
National

19760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19760 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

14320 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14320 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Duluth

965 - 1380 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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