Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies

Virginia Commonwealth University

The Bachelor of Arts in Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies at VCU introduces students to new analytical, theoretical and creative frameworks for understanding today’s world. Students work toward positive social change, gaining life-changing insight on addressing social, cultural, economic and political inequities. Graduates can enter any of a broad range of careers, including nonprofits, social services, healthcare, art and media production, publishing, education, government and international development agencies, social justice and law. Student learning outcomes Upon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following: Students will demonstrate strong critical thinking skills that connect theory to action. Students will employ multiple theories informed by intersectionality. Students will demonstrate critical engagement with multiple epistemologies and methods of research. Students will articulate the ways diverse feminisms converge and diverge in the 21st century. Students will articulate contexts for intellectual, academic and artistic activism.

College of Humanities and Sciences