Bachelor in Women's Studies (Bachelor's)

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The Women's and Gender Studies programme at Denison University is a full undergraduate major delivered on campus in a full-time format. It requires 32 credit hours and emphasizes interdisciplinary study of gender, race, class, sexuality, and other identity factors through courses in humanities, arts, social sciences, and sciences. Students engage in feminist theory, research methods, and a senior project that may include research, activism, or an internship. The programme integrates academic work with real-world applications and encourages participation in conferences, internships, and off-campus study programs.

Focus areas include Women of Color in the United States, Transnational Feminism, Feminist Theory, Feminist Research Methods, Gender and Justice, Intersectionality.

The major requires 32 credit hours, including three core courses, four elective courses with specific distribution requirements, and a senior research project. Electives must include one course on Women of Color in the U.S., one on Transnational Feminism, and three from different academic areas. Up to two off-campus courses may count toward the major with prior approval.

Graduates pursue careers in education, nonprofit work, policy advocacy, research, and community organizing, often in roles focused on gender equity, social justice, and public service.

Applicants must be admitted to Denison University. No specific GPA, test scores, or prerequisites for the major are listed. Students must consult with the Director of Women's and Gender Studies when selecting courses.

The programme totals about 32 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 17% of applicants.

Denison’s campus sits on The Hill in Granville, Ohio, a setting with arts and athletics facilities, dining spaces, and opportunities to join student organizations. More than 165 student groups support interests across campus life. Columbus is minutes away, giving students access to a larger city while they study in Granville. Guided tours, information sessions, interviews, and virtual connections are available to prospective students.

The university’s liberal arts education is designed to develop autonomous thinkers, discerning moral agents, and active citizens. Students can choose from more than 65 academic programs, supported by small classes and a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Denison has about 2,500 undergraduate students. Academic opportunities include majors, courses, the King Center for Data & Innovation, arts programs, athletics, internships, career coaching, and consulting experiences.

International students can expect a primarily undergraduate campus with access to academic, cultural, athletic, and career activities in one community. Denison has 26 varsity teams and more than 45 club and intramural sports. The university offers virtual ways to connect before arrival, and its admission process is test-optional, requires no application fee, and does not require a supplemental essay. Denison also states that it meets 100% of demonstrated financial need.