Details: Women's Studies, Major

MajorWomen's Studies

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in women's studies from Wichita State will give you an in-depth understanding of women's lives through internationalism, representation and social issues. The degree is ideal for double majoring with other areas such as social work, education, history, pre-law, psychology, criminal justice and others—and is great preparation for graduate school and a wide range of careers.

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Admission to the program

To be admitted into the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you must first be admitted to Wichita State.

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Admission requirements

Curriculum

The major in women's studies consists of a minimum of 30 credit hours of women's studies courses. Required core courses include:

  • Diverse Women in Popular Culture
  • Women in Society: Social Issues
  • Women in Society: Cultural Images
  • Nine additional hours based on your interests
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Careers

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