Overview
At 黄色视频, courses are broken down by units. A course that lasts for one semester is typically worth 3.0 units while a course that covers both semesters of an academic year is typically worth 6.0 units. Students interested in pursuing a degree in Gender Studies, please consider the Major Map below, which includes a guide to completing your degree program of choice while maximizing the opportunities it has to offer. Also, be sure to check out the minimum GPA (1.9 for BAH; 0.7 for BA) required for acceptance to a Gender Studies degree program after your first year.
Cumulative GPA Requirements
GNDS Undergraduate Curriculum
We offer 3-year Bachelor of ARTS (BA) and 4-year Bachelor of Arts Honours (BAH) degrees, and the Certificate in Sexual and Gender Diversity.
The BA in Gender Studies is intended for students completing a three-year degree in Arts and Science. Students apply to the General degree after their first year in Arts and Science and should have completed either GNDS 120 or GNDS 125.
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Degree |
Years to complete |
Total Credits |
Plan Courses |
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BA in Gender Studies |
3 |
90 |
GNDS 120/3.0 Women, Gender, Difference GNDS 125/3.0 Gender, Race and Popular Culture GNDS 212/3.0 Racism, Colonialism and Resistance GNDS 215/3.0 Introduction to Sexual and Gender Diversity + GNDS or cross-listed courses not including those listed above: 18.0 |
The BAH in Gender Studies can be pursued as a Specialization, Major, or Minor.
The BAH Specialization in Gender Studies provides an immersive academic experience in the field with an emphasis on feminist methods and research training. Students apply to the Specialization plan after their first year in Arts and Science and should have completed minimum one of the first-year Gender Studies courses: GNDS 120 and GNDS 125. Preference for enrolment in GNDS 440/3.0 Social Justice Practicum is given to students in the BAH Specialization Plan as it is a core requirement. The Social Justice Practicum provides a unique opportunity to directly experience and analyze the challenges of community involvement and activism. See the Undergraduate Courses in Gender Studies page for more information.
The BAH Major in Gender Studies is intended for students who would like a strong concentration in Gender Studies in combination with an equally strong concentration in another discipline or a double Minor in two other disciplines. The BAH GNDS Major option can be completed with most other departments in Arts and Science. Students apply to the Major plan after their first year in Arts and Science and should have completed either GNDS 120 or GNDS 125.
The BAH Minor in Gender Studies is available to students completing a Specialization or Major in another discipline. Students apply to the Minor plan after their first year in Arts and Science and should have completed either GNDS 120 or GNDS 125.
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Degree |
Years to complete |
Total Credits |
Plan Courses |
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BAH in Gender Studies
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4 |
120 |
GNDS 120/3.0 Women, Gender, Difference GNDS 125/3.0 Gender, Race and Popular Culture GNDS 212/3.0 Racism, Colonialism and Resistance GNDS 215/3.0 Introduction to Sexual and Gender Diversity GNDS 311/3.0 Feminist Thought* GNDS 345/3.0 Research Methods in Gender Studies* + OPTION 1: SPECIALIZATION GNDS 440/3.0 Social Justice Practicum GNDS 300-level electives 12 GNDS 400- or 500-level electives 12 Other GNDS or cross-listed electives 15 Degree requirement: 60 GNDS units out of 120 units
OPTION 2: MAJOR GNDS 300-level electives 12 GNDS 400- or 500-level electives 6 Other GNDS or cross-listed electives 12 Degree requirement: 48 GNDS units out of 120 units
OPTION 3: MINOR Other GNDS or cross-listed electives 12 Degree requirement: 24 GNDS units out of 120 units
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*GNDS 311/3.0 & GNDS 345/3.0 are not mandatory for the Minor Plan. |
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Specialization
The BAH Specialization in Gender Studies provides an immersive academic experience in the field with an emphasis on feminist methods and research training. Students apply to the Specialization plan after their first year in Arts and Science and should have completed minimum one of the first-year Gender Studies courses: GNDS 120 and GNDS 125. Preference for enrolment in GNDS 440/3.0 Social Justice Practicum is given to students in the BAH Specialization Plan as it is a core requirement. The Social Justice Practicum provides a unique opportunity to directly experience and analyze the challenges of community involvement and activism. See the Undergraduate Courses in Gender Studies page for more information.
Major
The BAH Major in Gender Studies is intended for students who would like a strong concentration in Gender Studies in combination with an equally strong concentration in another discipline or a double Minor in two other disciplines. The BAH GNDS Major option can be completed with most other departments in Arts and Science. Students apply to the Major plan after their first year in Arts and Science and should have completed either GNDS 120 or GNDS 125.
Minor
The BAH Minor in Gender Studies is available to students completing a Specialization or Major in another discipline. Students apply to the Minor plan after their first year in Arts and Science and should have completed either GNDS 120 or GNDS 125.
General
The General BA degree in Gender Studies is intended for students completing a three-year degree in Arts and Science. Students apply to the General plan after their first year in Arts and Science and should have completed either GNDS 120 or GNDS 125.