Appalachian State University
Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies (BA)
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Boone campus
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Foster a commitment to gender equity and social justice.
Integrating learning and research with social change, Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies identifies, examines and challenges injustice, while imagining and creating better futures that serve the common good.
App State’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies degree program will cultivate your ability to identify and examine how systems of gender and sexuality operate and apply interdisciplinary critical thinking and analysis in research, writing, communication and the arts, opening a variety of post-graduate opportunities.
Studying this field equips you with critical analytical skills necessary to understand how power works in national and transnational contexts, and how to address and offer creative solutions to issues of equity, diversity and social justice in our world today.
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Courses
Minors
A minor is required. Since questions of gender and sexuality have broad relevance, this degree is complemented by a minor or double major in any field. Advisers work with students to identify minors that best match their interests.
The GWS program offers the following 15-hour minors: a GWS minor, LGBT Studies minor, and Girls’ Studies minor.
Transferring Credits
Learn about App State’s credit transfer process, and use our Transfer Equivalency Course Search tool to determine how your courses may transfer to App State.
General Education
With courses in history, natural and social sciences and humanities, App State’s General Education Program will reshape your outlook on learning and provide a foundational skill set that will prepare you for any career.
Accelerated Master’s
You can begin your graduate studies as an undergraduate and earn your master’s degree in as little as one year.
Careers and Mountaineers
Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go! Our passionate and engaged alumni become leaders in their communities and chosen professions.
Careers
- Human rights and diversity leadership
- Advocates for victims of domestic violence and hate crimes
- Social and human services
- Business entrepreneurship
- Director, university women’s center or LGBT center
- Equity and diversity education leader
- Professor
- Student development professional
- Clergy
- Public health research and education
- Nursing
- Environmental research, activism and sustainability
- Broadcasting, journalism, news media and new media online
- Government, public policy, politics, law
- Science and technology (research, etc.)
- Artist
- Publishing (writer, editor, etc.)
- Nonprofit organizations
Some of these roles may require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.
Career information resource
App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.
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Fund Your Education
Numerous scholarship and financial aid opportunities are available to help fund your App State education. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid.
International Experience
Work outside your cultural boundaries. Learn more.
Real-world Internships
Gain firsthand experience while earning your degree. Learn more
Find Your Community
Get inspired and get involved by joining App State clubs and organizations. Learn more
Honors College
Develop high-level creative thinking and research skills. Learn more and check out the departmental honors program.
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