Overview

Key features

The department centers gender minorities—including women and LGBTQ+ people—in everything it does, but it also focuses on the ways in which sexism, heterosexism, and cisexism harm all people, including men and straight cisgender individuals.

Committed to an intersectional approach to feminism, the program pays attention to intersecting systems of oppression including racism, classism, ableism, and so on.

The program develops State University of New York at Geneseo students’ critical thinking, reading, and writing skills as well as an appreciation for activism and social change.

Many students choose Women's and Gender Studies as a second major, in combination with other areas of the humanities and social sciences.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of concepts central to Women’s and Gender Studies
Demonstrate critical reading, writing and oral presentation skills
Engage in interdisciplinary research

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Black Women in Literature and Film
Feminism and Pornography
Gender and Language
Identity and Media
Queer Studies
Mass Incarceration
Safe Zone Train-the-Trainer

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

Gender & Sexuality Studies View 413 other Bachelors in Gender & Sexuality Studies in United States

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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

Complete the Common Application or SUNY Application.
For a first-time university student, we require up-to-date official transcripts from all secondary schools (high schools) you have attended with English translations.
The International Admission Committee requires that all students must demonstrate proficiency in English. Official results from the following English proficiency exams are accepted: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, iTEP, MET, Duolingo English Test, Cambridge.
At least one letter of recommendation, preferably from a teacher, is recommended.
Personal Statement. Tell us a little about yourself! The personal statement should be about one page long, detailing your interest in SUNY Geneseo and your major of choice.
Passport ID page photocopy

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17970 USD / year

≈ 17970 USD / year
Out-of-State

17970 USD / year

≈ 17970 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

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