Bachelor of Arts in Womens Studies / MA in Humanities in Norfolk United States | Old Dominion University

Women's and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary academic discipline that explores gender roles through historical and modern lenses, focusing particularly on women's experiences and viewpoints. The program emphasizes the intricate connections between gender, race, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, and other aspects of identity.

This department provides both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree options. Additionally, students from any academic background can pursue a graduate certificate in Women's Studies. These qualifications open doors to diverse career paths including government work, legal professions, media, healthcare, business, education, and social services, while also preparing students for advanced graduate studies.
The joint Women's and Gender Studies and Humanities program allows high-achieving majors to apply up to 12 graduate credits toward both their bachelor's and master's degrees. Participants must complete at least 150 total credit hours (120 for the undergraduate degree and 30 for the graduate degree). Additional details can be found in the Humanities section of this Catalog.