Dec 03, 2024  
University of Alberta Calendar 2024-2025 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2024-2025

Major in Women’s and Gender Studies [Arts]


General Information


See Bachelor of Arts  for additional regulations and requirements.

Requirements for the Major


Students wishing to pursue a major or minor in Women’s and Gender Studies should note that the completion of at least 3 units in WGS at the 100- or 200-level is a prerequisite for all 300- and 400-level WGS courses. Refer to Calendar descriptions for prerequisite requirements for Women’s and Gender Studies cross-listed courses. See Cross-Listed Courses  for regulations concerning cross-listed courses. Consult Women’s and Gender Studies website at www.wgs.ualberta.ca for a current list of approved cross-listed courses.

A major in Women’s and Gender Studies requires a minimum of 30 units to a maximum of 48 units in Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) or Women’s and Gender Studies cross-listed courses.

Required Courses:


  • 9 units at the 400-level in WGS or Women’s and Gender Studies cross-listed courses, including a minimum of 6 units in WGS courses.