Bachelor of Arts Honors in Women’s and Gender Studies Degree Program Guide

Students can expect to engage with a comprehensive and interdisciplinary curriculum that covers feminist theory, gender studies, sexuality, social justice, and more, providing a deep understanding of complex societal issues. This Honors program also gives you the chance to work with a faculty advisor to prepare an undergraduate honors thesis of your choosing, setting students up to be ideal graduate study candidates in WGS and related fields while developing strong relationships with faculty members.

Learning as a student in our Women’s and Gender Studies Honors program empowers you to explore critical social issues and become a catalyst for change. This undergraduate degree program path is certain to deepen your understanding of gender and social justice, engage in impactful research, and prepare you to make a meaningful difference in the world.

Academic Requirements for WGS Honors students

  • For full details about Women’s and Gender Studies Honors degree requirements, and information about taking Women’s and Gender Studies as a Combined Honors program, please visit the department website.

The University of Alberta Calendar will always contain the most up-to-date degree requirements for your program, and your requirements are determined by the calendar year you were admitted in.

What kinds of courses can WGS Honors students take?

  • WGS 101 - Representations of Girls and Women
  • WGS 102 - Gender and Social Justice
  • WGS 220 - Feminism and Popular Culture
  • WGS 230 - Consent
  • WGS 244 - Critical Disability Studies
  • WGS 255 - Gender and Sexuality in World and Indigenous Religions
  • WGS 302 - Feminist Research and Methodologies
  • WGS 315 - Histories of Gender
  • WGS 440 - Body Politics
  • WGS 402 - Honors Thesis

What kinds of careers can you pursue with a WGS Honors degree?

There are many different fields and career paths that students can pursue with a Women’s and Gender Studies Honors degree. From education to human rights work, graduates are equipped with advocacy, critical thinking, and research skills to name a few, that are assets in today’s job market. Although there is a list of career options below, it is important to understand that careers are not linear. Intentionally engaging in a variety of activities and following your curiosities will open new opportunities that you might not have expected. To learn more about how you can put your Arts degree to work, stop by the HUB Career Centre (8917 HUB Mall) for more information.

  • Educator (Professor, Secondary or Primary)
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer
  • Sociological Researcher
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Program Evaluator
  • Content Creator
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Human Rights Advocate
  • Grant Writer
  • Program Coordinator
  • Community Engagement Professional
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Training and Development Coordinator
  • Youth Counselor
  • Community Outreach Worker
  • Volunteer Coordinator
  • +More!

Interested in gaining work experience related to your career goals? If so, apply to Arts Work Experience to gain full-time, PAID, work experience before you graduate!

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