Bachelor of Arts in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) is a new interdisciplinary minor that allows students to choose elective courses from their own major, as well as from other programs and disciplines. It is designed to work with major areas of study, helping students develop a range of skills that will enhance their primary academic focus.
Students in the minor will earn at least twenty-four (24) credit hours (8 courses) in relevant courses, including a structured core of four (4) WGSS courses, and four (4) elective courses drawn from an extensive list from a variety of departments and programs. Learn more about the new Minor in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies in the Academic Calendar.
Courses in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies lead to a fuller understanding of how gender and intersecting variables of power shape individuals and groups, cultures, ways of knowing, and struggles for social justice and change. This involves scrutinizing not just how gender shapes and has shaped everyday practices, but also how sexual norms, racism, class, geo-politics, ableism and age-related power shape people's lives in conjunction with gender.
Students in the program learn feminist theories and methods with which to transform the norms and forms of domination that socially construct women in oppressive ways, and that discourage practices of femininity and masculinity that hinder all genders from participating fully in society. Women and gender studies programs and departments throughout Canada and internationally are widely recognized as playing an important role in broadening and problematizing our definitions of knowledge and helping to amend the bias and narrowness of many academic disciplines and social practices and institutions beyond the academy.
Governments and many large and small institutions and organizations acknowledge the need to work towards gender, sexual and related forms of equity; our graduates demonstrate their expertise in this area through a range of practical and professional applications of their knowledge.
Intakes
- Feb
- June
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Education & Research
Possible Careers: Research Assistant, Test Development Specialist, Data Analyst, Junior Research Scientist, Admissions Counsellor, Student Advisor, Instructional Designer, Facilitator, Early Childhood Educator, Daycare Director
With More Training/Education: Guidance/School Counsellor, Curriculum Developer, Chief Scientific Officer, Psychoeducational Evaluator, Senior Assessment Specialist, Neuroscientist, Research Psychologist, Psychometrician/Psychometrist, Professor, Postdoctoral Fellow, Applied Behavioural Scientist, Elementary Teacher, Senior Research Officer, In-School Social Worker, School Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Speech-language Pathologist
Human Factors & Business
Possible Careers: Administrative Service Manager, Human Resources Coordinator, Management Analyst, Market Research Analyst, Marketing Coordinator, Recruiter, Technical Writer, Property Manager, Diversity Consultant, Compensation and Benefits Coordinator, Press Liaison, Policy Analyst, Fundraiser, Policy Analyst
With More Training/Education: Management Consultant , Training and Development Specialist, Psychometrician, Product Designer, Human Factors Specialist, Workforce Planning Manager, Research Consultant, Workforce Analytics Consultant, Talent Management Director, Assessment Specialist, Talent Insight Analyst, Director of Selections Systems, Applied Behavioural Scientist, Engagement Advisor, Human Resources Director, Diversity Consultant, Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, Public Relations Specialist, Marketing Psychology Consultant
Mental Health
Possible Careers: Psychiatric/Behavioural Health Technician, Case Manager, Community Service Manager, Mental Health Aide Worker, Psychiatric Aide, Community Care Team Assistant, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist, Community Resource Specialist, Group Home Worker
With More Training/Education: Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist, Case Manager/Care Coordinator, Psychotherapist, Inpatient Utilization Review Supervisor, Behavioural Consultant, Mental Health Therapist, Behavioural Health Manager, Senior Program Officer, Mental Health Counsellor, Psychiatrist, Social Worker, Clinical Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Health Psychologist, Neuropsychologist
Law & Justice
Possible Careers: Emergency Dispatcher, Correctional Officer, Probation Officer, Parole Officer, Police Officer, Victim Advocate, Corrections Treatment Specialist, Federal Primary Worker, Aboriginal Courtworker, Court Worker Aide, Inmate Support Worker
With More Training/Education: Mediator, Conflict Resolution Specialist, Corrections Officers, Forensic Counsellor, Police Investigators, Social Worker, Forensic Psychologist, Lawyer
Social Services & Counselling
Possible Careers: Community Service Intake Worker, Community Service Manager, Disability Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Community Worker, Association Manager, Developmental Service Worker Assistant, Community Care Team Assistant, Health Educator, Home Care Assistant, Community Resource Specialist, Group Home Aide, Sports Performance Analyst, Rehabilitation Counsellor, Immigration Settlement Worker, Career Development Professional, Program Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Director (Non-profit Organization)
With More Training/Education: Social Worker, Behavioural Consultant, Intake Worker, Autism Support Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Case Manager/Care Coordinator, Bereavement Counsellor, Addictions Counsellor, Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) Therapist, Hospice Coordinator, Group Home Coordinator, Children’s Service Worker, Family Service Worker, Substance Abuse Counsellor, Art Therapist, Music Therapist, Social and Community Services Managers, Marriage and Family Therapist/Counsellor, Abuse/Crisis Counsellor, Psychiatrist, Social Worker, Counselling Psychologist, Child Psychologist, Community Psychologist, \Veteran’s Advisor/Counsellor, Adoption Counsellor, Gerontological Counsellor, Veterans Affairs Canada Case Manager, Genetics Counsellor, Career Counsellor, Occupational Therapist, Sports Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Gerontologist, Biogerontologist, Religious/Spiritual Advisor, Coach (Life, Personal), Speech-language Pathologist
Career Clusters Outside Psychology
Business
Possible Careers: Insurance Agent/Broker, Real Estate Agent, Bank Teller, Insurance Underwriter, Sales Representative, Sales Manager, Appraiser, Sales Coach
Media & Communications
Possible Careers: Editor, Journalist, Radio DJ, Author, Television Researcher, Copywriter, Talent Agent, Blogger, Photographer
Entrepreneurship
Possible Careers: Small Business Owner (Retail, Import/Export, Creative, Other), Self-Employed Psychologist/Counsellor, Wellness Retreat Owner, Venture Capitalist
PSW Opportunity
Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.
Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.
Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.
Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.
Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.
Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Students can apply for admission with second division results and higher in Class X and XI mark sheets and predicted Class XII results (if available). Test of English: may be required.
Undergraduate Requirements
Graduation from an English language secondary school, or one of the following:
IELTS Academic: minimum score of 6.5 with no individual score below 6.0
IELTS Online Indicator Test: minimum score of 6.5 with no individual score below 6.0
Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: minimum score of 176 with no individual score below 169
TOFL iBT: minimum score of 90 overall with no score below 20
TOEFL iBT Home Edition: minimum score of 90 overall with no score below 20
CAEL: minimum score of 60 with no individual score below 50
Pearson PTE: score of 58 or better
Duolingo English Test (DET): score of 115 with no sub score below 95
Completion of university preparatory English at a Languages Canada accredited school recognized by Saint Mary’s
Completion of 3 years in a Canadian, British or an American-patterned secondary school where the language of instruction and examination is Englis
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
134820 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 50 CAD
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