Bachelor of Arts in Womens, Gender and Sexuality Studies

UTSA's Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies degree provides the opportunity to examine the social, historical, political and cultural experiences of women from an interdisciplinary perspective. The emphasis on cross-disciplinary research encourages an informed understanding of women and issues of gender and sexuality across local and global cultures. Program curriculum contains feminist theories, gender and cities, themes of social history in the U.S., the biology of human reproduction, gender and crime, society and social issues, women in politics and much more.
A degree in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies prepares you for a variety of careers and/or advanced degrees. The BA in WGSS will prepare you to practice critical thinking, social justice, and advocacy skills in community-based/nongovernmental organizations, social services, education, and the public and private sectors. A degree in WGSS will also prepare you to pursue advanced degrees (e.g., MA or PhD) and professional school (e.g., law school). Alumni of the program are currently racial and gender advocates, community-based leaders, and K-12 and higher education educators.
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies provides students with the opportunity to examine the social, historical, political, and cultural experiences of women and men from an interdisciplinary perspective. Emphasis on cross-disciplinary research methods enables students to pursue a theoretically-informed understanding of women and issues of gender and sexuality in diverse U.S. and global cultures and across time.

Test Scores - SAT/ACT scores are optional for admission consideration. Students who have taken the SAT or ACT are encouraged to submit their scores directly from the testing agency.
Essay - If you are to be considered for admission through holistic review, submission of essay A on ApplyTexas or any open prompt on Common App is highly encouraged.
Letters of Recommendation - If you are to be considered for admission through holistic review, two letters of recommendations are highly encouraged.
Education - Possess equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma
GPA - Minimum 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale)

TOEFL Internet-Based Test (IBT) - 79 or greater
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT) - 550 or greater
IELTS - 6.5 or greater