Women’s and Gender Studies Major (BA)

Program Declaration

At time of admission to the University or by completion of a Major, Minor, Concentration Declaration Form  or Inter-College Transfer Form .

Degree Requirements

If this is the student’s only or primary major, the degree requirements below must be completed for graduation. See graduation requirements  for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete at least 30 credits from ten courses. 

Residency: At least six courses for the major must be taken through the Women’s and Gender Studies Department. At least five courses for the major must be completed at UMass Boston.
Course level: At least fifteen credits for the major must be at the 300-level or higher.
Course limits: No more than two independent study courses may be applied toward the major.

Course Requirements