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Bachelor of Women's Studies

California State University - Dominguez Hills

Carson, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A four-year Arts major centred on women's experiences, Gender and social change.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core theories and methods in Women's Studies
Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
Research and professional practice related to Women's Studies
And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.

Career outcomes

Social worker
Counsellor
Teacher
Professor
Lawyer
Government equity researcher
NGO project manager
Policy analyst
Writer
Journalist
International development worker

Curriculum

Twenty-unit degree with 8.0-10.0 units in Women and Gender Studies
Including introductory and theory courses
Courses such as sex and sexualities
Psychology of gender and women's resistance
And upper-level seminars
Plus core electives. Honours students write a year-long thesis.

Entry requirements

Academic

First-time applicants: secondary school completed with a 2.5 GPA or better; transfer applicants: C average. English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5
PTE 44
Duolingo 95) unless waived; financial affidavit for the I-20.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary education (first-time) or some college coursework with C average (transfer); English proficiency unless waived; financial affidavit for I-20

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
PTE Academic 44
Duolingo 95
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport copy
academic transcripts
graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review admission requirements and available intakes for Women's Studies. Prepare transcripts and any English language evidence required. Apply through Cal State Apply where this degree uses the CSU application process. Send official records and program-specific materials as requested. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to outstanding admission tasks. Confirm enrollment and visa documentation after admission.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,006 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Carson campus
Faculty or school	College of Arts & Humanities
Department	Department of Women's Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
January 2027
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No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.