Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS)

The Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies offers students an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on the diverse experiences of people as these relate to intersections of gender, race, and sexuality within national and international contexts. The major in WGSS offers many opportunities to participate in internships in the community and to pursue individual research projects, as well as participatory learning guided by feminist pedagogy and a commitment to social change. Close interaction with faculty, individualized guidance and advising, and a wide variety of course work prepare students for employment, as well as graduate or professional school education.
Top Five
Reasons to Study
This Major
  1. Build skills in writing, oral communication, and critical thinking and reading.

  2. Benefit from an interdisciplinary faculty in a diverse field of study.

  3. Gain hands-on experiences through internships and research.

  4. Become a thoughtful and critical analyst of culture and society.

  5. Equip yourself with a wide variety of opportunities for employment or further study.



College of Arts and Sciences
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wgs.uoregon.edu Where Can I Go?

Students in WGSS may choose to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA), a Bachelor of Science (BS), or a graduate certificate. Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies provides students with a foundation for employment in:

Nonprofit organizations

Research institutes

Colleges and universities

Healthcare practices and organizations

Federal, state, and local government agencies

Youth and family agencies

Libraries and archives

Political action committees

Public interest groups

Human rights organizationsAlumni Jobs

Counselor

Business development manager

Litigation associate

Program coordinator

Non-profit executive director

Community health worker

Financial aid advisor

Non-profit administrator Courses You
May Need

1st Year
WGS 101 (4 credits); 2xx WGS-level course (4 credits)

2nd Year
3xx WGS-level courses (12 credits); 2xx WGS-level course (4 credits)

3rd Year
3xx or 4xx WGS course (4 credits); 4xx WGS courses (8 credits)

4th Year
WGS 411 (4 credits); 4xx WGS courses (8 credits)


Major Credits  
Required 36 w/ WGS code
Electives 12 w/ approved code
Total 48



Core Education Requirements

BS or BA Degree Minimum = 180 credits.

Core Education is approximately 71—83 credits depending on transfer credits and placement scores and requires courses in:

Writing

Math and/or CS (BS) or Language (BA)

US: Difference, Inequality, Agency

Global Perspectives

Areas of Inquiry in:

Arts and Letters

Social Science / Science What Will I Learn?

Critical thinking and reasoning

Oral and written communication

Qualitative analysis

Public policy development and analysis

Grant writing

Fundraising

Library research

Advocacy

Public relations

Teaching Experiential learning opportunities

Internships for credit WGS 409

Senior Capstone Internship Seminar PS 411

Independent Research

Opportunities for Research Assistantships with Faculty

Career Oriented Internships

Student Initiated Internships for 1-4 credits

Opportunities for Creative Work and Expression Specialized Courses

Bodies and Power

Transnational and Indigenous Feminisms

Queer Theory

Sexuality Studies

Gender, Environment, and Development

Black Feminist Thought

Gender in Film and Media

Literature and Feminist World-Making

Women and Gender in American History

Global Issues & Perspectives Add A Minor Or Certificate

Anthropology

Comparative Literature

Disability Studies

English

History

Indigenous, Race, & Ethnic Studies (IRES)

Political Science

Psychology

Queer Studies

Sociology
Contact Us

Tykeson College and Career Advising
541-346-9200
advising.uoregon.edu/tykeson

An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. © 2020 University of Oregon. Revised: 8/11/2020