Bachelor in Women's Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $52,500 per year..

The programme examines gender as a social and cultural construct through interdisciplinary research and critical theory. Students analyze how gender intersects with race, class, sexuality, and other identities in historical and contemporary contexts. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based analysis and practical application of feminist methodologies. Courses focus on real-world issues such as gender-based violence, reproductive rights, and workplace equity.

Focus areas include gender and society, feminist theory, intersectionality, reproductive justice, gender and sexuality studies, social justice.

The major requires 12 courses totaling 48 credits, including foundational courses, advanced seminars, and a capstone project. Students complete coursework in theory, research methods, and applied projects related to gender and social change.

Graduates pursue roles in advocacy organizations, policy research, nonprofit management, and community education focused on gender equity.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a personal statement outlining interest in gender and social justice issues.

The programme totals about 48 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 71% of applicants.

For nearly 200 years, Knox College has brought together students who want to explore ideas and make a difference in their communities, nation, and world. The small campus supports close connections among students, faculty, and peers. Students encounter people with different majors, interests, and skill levels, creating opportunities to build connections across backgrounds. Campus traditions and activities, including Flunk Day and time on the South Lawn, form part of the Knox experience in Galesburg, a city in western Illinois.

Knox’s liberal arts education is designed to produce informed, engaged citizens who can apply knowledge to practical challenges. Students can choose from more than 60 courses of study, including 42 majors, 57 minors, pre-professional programs, and cooperative programs. Academic options include biology, creative writing, data science, economics, computer science, business and management, philosophy, psychology, art and art history, and music. The academic calendar uses three terms each year, with students taking three classes per term to create space for deeper study. Conversations with peers and faculty can lead to research projects and independent studies. Every student receives financial assistance, and students can seek support from peers, faculty, and Admissions as they shape their path at Knox.