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Application Deadlines
Applications to the Bachelor of Arts in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies program are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply at any time! However, priority is given to applications that are received by the following deadlines:
- Fall 2025: June 4, 2025
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the online BA in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies program, you must complete the requirements listed below.
- General Requirements
- Successful completion of the following courses with a “C-” or better (12 units)
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- Oral Communication (A1)
- Written Communication (A2)
- Critical Thinking (A3)
- Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (B4)
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- Completion of a minimum of 60 transferable semester college units (or 90 quarter units)
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in all transferable units attempted
- Must reside in an approved state
- Successful completion of the following courses with a “C-” or better (12 units)
- Recommended but not Required Prior to Admission
Completion of the CSU general education transfer requirements
Connect with a Specialist
Set up an appointment with your enrollment specialist to learn how you can take advantage of the BA in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies program.
Sujeith Ordonez, M.A.
Senior Outreach & Recruitment Specialist
CSUSM Extended Learning
(760) 750-8454
Funding Options
The Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies bachelor's degree program is eligible for financial aid.
Visit the funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options. Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705.
Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver).
FUNDING OPTIONS
Visit the funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options. Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705.
Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver).
FUNDING OPTIONS
Program Costs
Complete the Bachelor or Arts in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies in just four semesters, including summer, thanks to guaranteed class availability that ensures no delays in your educational journey. The bachelor’s program consists of 57 units, priced at $420 per unit with tuition discounts available for active-duty military personnel.
Invest In Your Future: A Breakdown of Your Educational Journey's Cost
| Semester | Units | Subtotal* |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester 1 - Block 1 | 6 | $2,520 |
| Fall Semester 1 - Block 2 | 9 | $3,780 |
| Spring Semester 1 - Block 1 | 9 | $3,780 |
| Spring Semester 1 - Block 2 | 6 | $2,520 |
| Summer Semester - Block 1 | 6 | $2,520 |
| Summer Semester - Block 2 | 6 | $2,520 |
| Fall Semester 2 - Block 1 | 9 | $3,780 |
| Fall Semester 2 - Block 2 | 6 | $2,520 |
| Total | 57 | $23,940 |
*Not all university semester fees are included in this table—see the comprehensive breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals are based on a sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.
Courses
This bachelor’s program has a set schedule of courses that you are expected to follow
as part of your cohort. You can view all course descriptions on the BA in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies course catalog page.
Year One
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| WGSS 101: Introduction to Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies | 3 |
| WGSS 201: Intro to LGBTQIA+ Studies | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| WGSS 205: Gender and Sexuality in Pop Culture and the Media | 3 |
| WGSS 301: Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality in Contemporary Societies | 3 |
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Choose one of the following courses:
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3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| WGSS 300-2: Women of Color Feminisms | 3 |
| WGSS 375: Feminist Activism | 3 |
| BIOL 327: Biology of Human Reproduction | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| WGSS 407: The Politics of Sexualities | 3 |
| WGSS 330: Women as Leaders | 3 |
Schedule is subject to change without advance notice.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| WGSS 380: Gender and Social Movements in the United States | 3 |
| SPAN for WGSS | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| WGSS 304: Ecofeminism | 3 |
| WGSS 450: Cinema and Gender | 3 |
Year Two
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| WGSS 303: Education, Gender and Race | 3 |
| WGSS 405: Foundations of Feminist Theories | 3 |
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Choose one of the following courses:
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3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| WGSS 424: Women and Health | 3 |
| WGSS 490: Senior Seminar in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies | 3 |