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Bachelor of Women's and Gender Studies

California State University, Sacramento

  • Sacramento, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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California State University, Sacramento campus

About the program

Humanities option in women's and gender studies.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Women's and Gender Studies. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Women's and Gender Studies Specialist
  • Women's and Gender Studies Research Assistant
  • Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

  • Course 21 humanities option that needs dean approval. Students complete the General Institute Requirements
  • A pre-thesis tutorial (21.THT) and
  • For most students
  • An undergraduate thesis (21.THU)
  • Working out the subject plan with a humanities advisor.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school diploma and transcript (first-time freshmen)
  • Lower-division transfers with 2.4 college GPA
  • Additional academic criteria: 3.0 out of 4.0 or 80% average (high school)
  • Transfer applicants 2.4 post-secondary GPA (3.0 high school if under 60 units).

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

High school diploma and transcript (first-time freshmen), lower-division transfers with 2.4 college GPA

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 64 (3.5 new scale for tests after 2026-01-21)
  • Duolingo 95
  • PTE Academic 50

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence
  • Financial Support Statement

How to apply

  1. Review the Women's and Gender Studies admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Cal State Apply. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,960 USD
Application fee$70 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusSacramento (main campus)
Faculty or schoolCollege of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
DepartmentDepartment of Women's and Gender Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship notePotential California State University, Sacramento scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Women's and Gender Studies. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.