Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of English

An interdisciplinary field rooted in scholarship and activism that places gender at the center of inquiry, this program will teach you how to investigate and challenge social inequalities based on systems of gender as they intersect with class, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and age. 

Campuses:

  • Pullman
  • Vancouver

Degree Types:

  • Bachelor's
  • Minor

Highlights

  • Benefit from the program’s close relationship with the Women*s Center and the LGBTQ+ Center 
  • Work with a faculty mentor on independent studies, special projects, and career exploration 
  • Participate in new research areas like theories of identities and bodies, women and the environment, feminist theory, queer theory, disability studies, and more 
  • Scholars and activists visit campus, offering engaged learning opportunities 
  • Study abroad, internship and fieldwork opportunities let you apply your knowledge and gain experience 

Career

With a Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies degree, you can work in:  

  • Social work and counseling 
  • Advocacy 
  • Teaching 
  • Community organizations and development 
  • Human resources 
  • Nonprofit or government agencies 
  • Research 

Transfer Students

WSU accepts credit from Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP exams, associate degrees, Running Start and more.  

You’re considered a transfer student at WSU if you’ve received college credit post-high school.  

Use our Transfer Course Search Tool to determine what courses you need to take at your current institution to transition to WSU smoothly. 

Admission to WSU and admission to your desired major are two separate processes. Contact your academic department for specific requirements and prerequisites unique to your major.   

Scholarships

Complete the General Scholarship Application to be eligible for 700+ WSU scholarship programs, including ones specifically for a major you’re interested in. Use our search tool to find more scholarships outside WSU.  

Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) to be considered for scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of aid. 

Internships, Jobs, and Work-study

Find hundreds of student-friendly jobs, internships, and work-study opportunities with our WSU student job board, Handshake. You can also check with departments for internships specific to a major. 

Get advice and learn more at the Academic Success and Career Center. 

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Degree Options

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

  • Pullman

Women’s Studies Minor

  • Pullman
  • Vancouver

Queer Studies Minor

  • Pullman

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