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Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies BA

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's women's, gender, and sexuality studies bachelor's degree program will encourage you to think critically about the power dynamics, oppression and privilege that exist within and among race, class, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, colonization and other divisive social hierarchies. Using this knowledge, you'll work to advance equity, diversity, inclusivity and social justice and help create a more equitable world.

The only major like it in Northwestern Wisconsin, the program is rooted in advocacy and social justice. You may learn about LGBTQ social movements and plan Q Fest through a travel seminar in San Francisco. Storytelling is the beating heart of Q Fest and each summer the Q Fest student cohort travels to San Francisco, collectively screening hundreds of films at the Frameline Film Festival.

Or you may participate in domestic and international immersion programs through the WGSS Program. You can study the achievements of women leaders involved in the American Civil Rights Movement through a 10-day excursion to significant southern locations. Or study abroad opportunities may take you to India, where you will learn about gender in relation to Indian law and public policy.

To further prepare you for your chosen career, all women's, gender, and sexuality studies majors and minors are required to participate in a final capstone experience. Titled the “Social Justice Practicum," this course will require you to work closely with a local nonprofit organization and develop and implement a plan of action that addresses a community need. You may work collaboratively with community nonprofits, such as the Black and Brown Womyn Power Coalition, the Chippewa Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center, the Community Table, the Eau Claire City-County Health Department, the EX-Incarcerated People Organizing (EXPO), the Family Support Center, and the Western Wisconsin Dairyland conducting critical research along the way.

The interdisciplinary and critical perspectives learned in the program enrich all fields of study, so graduates are well-prepared to do work in a variety of fields. Graduates of the program go on to pursue a variety of careers, from writing for women’s publications to owning a small business to organizing community outreach programs for diverse and marginalized populations. No matter your path, you'll find that a degree in women's, gender, and sexuality studies benefits both you and your community.

Campus Information

Eau Claire

Rice Lake

Marshfield

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
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

Faculty and staff have access to outstanding benefits, competitive pay, a nurturing campus environment and more - all on Wisconsin's Most Beautiful Campus. Click the links below to learn more about everything that awaits you at UW-Eau Claire.

Benefits
There are countless benefits to becoming a Blugold employee including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, retirement programs, vacation time, medical leave and worker's compensation.

Development
As an employee, you'll have access to free and low-cost trainings and workshops. Topics include EDI, leadership, software, conflict resolution and more!

Wellbeing
UW-Eau Claire strives to improve the health and wellbeing of our campus community as part of our ongoing commitment to invest in our faculty and staff.

There's a reason Eau Claire's increasing prominence is known throughout the Midwest and beyond. As the fastest growing small city in Wisconsin, and the subject of glowing national media profiles praising our quality of life and low cost of living, Eau Claire's authentic can-do spirit has made it a destination for young professionals and families looking for something different.

PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Academic units required
17 Total Units

1 unit = 1 year of high school study or equivalent. These are minimum units; most applicants exceed them.
4 units - English (at least 3 composition and literature)
3 units - mathematics (algebra, geometry, advanced college prep mathematics such as algebra II or advanced algebra)
3 units - social science (1 must be world or American history)
3 units - natural science (lab sciences are encouraged; not required)
4 units - additional courses (in any of the above areas as well as languages, art, music, speech, computer science or other academic areas)
Academic factors
In addition to a rigorous high school curriculum, other academic factors include:

High school class rank
Grade point average
Trends in grades
Test scores
Senior year courses
Course rigor
Non-academic factors
Secondary non-academic factors include:

Leadership
Community service
Special achievements
Diversity in personal background and experience
NOTE: Students who begin taking high school coursework prior to high school (e.g., mathematics, foreign language in grade 8) are encouraged to continue rigorous course selection from core areas during grades 9-12. Applicants must present evidence of graduation from a recognized high school or equivalent certificate.

Guide to admissions + application guidelines
We do a comprehensive review of each applicant and consider academic as well as non-academic factors. Our average profile for an incoming freshman is below. Contact your admissions counselor to talk through the likelihood of admission.

Profile of Fall 2022 admitted first-year students
The numbers below are based on the middle 50% of admitted students. "Middle 50%" means half of the students we admitted are within the listed range. It also means 25% of the students we admitted fall below the range and 25% placed above.

ACT: 21-27
Class rank percentile: 62-88%
SAT: 1120-1310
GPA (on 4.0 scale): 3.4-3.9

For undergraduate admission, submit one of the following:

Minimum TOEFL iBT total score of 75
Minimum IELTS overall score of 6.0
Minimum Duolingo English Test overall score of 110
Note: Students who use Duolingo English Test scores as evidence of English proficiency will be required to take ESL 305 Advanced Academic Writing for 6 credits their first term.

University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire

Eau Claire , Wisconsin ,United States