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Bachelor of Arts - Women's and Gender Studies

Chicago campus — Chicago, Illinois, United States

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 45,195
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description The Department of Women's and Gender Studies provides students with a strong educational foundation for life-long learning. It nurtures students' abilities to think critically and to examine social and cultural circumstances that too often remain unquestioned. The curriculum also emphasizes the development of strong written & oral communication skills. A thirteen-course major is offered, consisting of a six-course common core, four courses in a concentration, and three electives. As a Women’s and Gender Studies major, a student will take courses such as: Women and Film Women in the Middle East Feminist Theories Gender and Education Deconstructing the Diva Gender, Community, & Activism: Community-Based Learning in WGS Growing Up Female in the U.S. Growing up Latino/Latina in the United States Gender Violence and Resistance Women and Politics Mothering, Work, and Reproductive Justice Black Women's Experiences Antiracist Feminisms Introduction to Transgender Studies Queer Theory Learning Outcomes Students will be able to: Identify the meanings and historical constructions of gender and/or women's experiences in transnational contexts. Explain the connections between scholarship and activism in the interdisciplinary field of Women's and Gender Studies. Differentiate among a variety of theoretical frameworks central to the interdisciplinary field of Women's and Gender Studies. Make use of concepts of intersectionality in their written and/or experiential work. Evaluate the utility of a variety of interdisciplinary methodologies central to scholarship and/or creative work in the interdisciplinary field of Women's and Gender Studies. Articulate the relationship between individual experiences - their own and others' - and broader systemic inequalities. Create knowledge of gender and/or women's experiences in a context of ethically responsible social justice and/or social transformation.

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Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 45,195
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: 14 October 2026
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Chicago campus

Chicago, Illinois, United States

1 E. Jackson Boulevard

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

DePaul University is the nation's largest Catholic university, with about 23,000 students and about 300 degree programs. Its partnerships throughout Chicago enable DePaul to provide an exceptional educational experience that is vibrant, pragmatic and socially engaged. Classes are small and taught by knowledgeable and experienced faculty members who take full advantage of Chicago’s corporate, cultural and community resources. DePaul is nationally recognized for incorporating service learning throughout its curriculum and for the academic rigor and prominence of its programs. Founded in 1898 by...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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