Overview

GEMS offers two pathways for exploring critical social issues. The B.A. in Gender, Ethnicity, and Multicultural Studies (GEMS) program at Cal Poly Pomona University allows you to focus on areas such as African American Studies, Asian Pacific Islander Studies, Chicana/o Latina/o Studies, Native American Studies, or Gender and Sexuality Studies. Our Pre-Credential Option integrates GEMS with educational courses, preparing you for a Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential.

Career Outcomes

Educational Policy Advocate: Work to improve education policy, ensuring schools are equitable and accessible for all students.

Health Equity Advocate: Work to address healthcare disparities and ensure all communities have access to quality healthcare, regardless of their background or income.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager: Help companies develop initiatives that positively impact society, from environmental sustainability to diversity and inclusion.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Women in Global Perspective

Multiracial and Hybrid Identities

Contemporary Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies

Contemporary Native American Studies

Communities and Culture Service Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pomona, United States

Disciplines

Ethnic Studies 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Freshmen applicants must declare a major at the time of application.
Have your unofficial transcript(s) on hand when filling out the application as you will be asked to enter all courses you have completed, those in progress and any courses you are planning on taking.

A $70 non-refundable application filing 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

13320 USD / year

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Out-of-State

13320 USD / year

≈ 13320 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year

Living costs

Pomona

United States

1100 - 1600 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Gender, Ethnicity, and Multicultural Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Career Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pomona

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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