WGSS, BA, Two-Year Plan

Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Sample Plan for New Students

This example assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have completed an equivalent to the following foundational courses.

Degree Requirements

  • Total Credits Required for Degree: 180
  • Credits in Core: 60
  • Credits in College: 20
  • Credits in Major: 55
  • GPA cumulative minimum: 2.0
  • GPA major minimum: 2.0

Resources for Success

  • Map out your own plan through My.SeattleU.edu
  • Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office
  • Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs
  • Learn more about academic advising on the Advising Services page

Contact Information:
Arts & Sciences Advising: ASCAdvising@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services: seattleu.edu/advising

Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior

Year 1

Fall Winter Spring
UCOR Module II* (5) UCOR Module II* (5) HIST 1200, 1210, or 2310 (5)
WGST 2010 Intro to Women and Gender Studies (5) WGST 3710 Feminist Theories (5) WGST 3720 Feminist Methodologies (5)
WGST Elective (5) WGST Elective (5) WGST Elective (5)

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your Faculty Advisor
  • Meet with Career Engagement Office
  • Submit Course Plan for approval via MySeattleU

Year 2

Fall Winter Spring
UCOR Module II* (5) UCOR Module III* (5) WGST 4010 Women and Gender Studies Seminar (5)
WGST 4800 Topics in Race, Class, Gender, Sexuality Studies (5) WGST Elective (5) WGST Elective (5)
General Elective (5) General Elective (5) General Elective (5)

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Meet with Faculty Advisor for Senior Graduation Check
  • Apply for Graduation
  • Continue Post Graduation Planning

University Core Requirements

UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module.

Module I

  • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
  • UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
  • UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences

Module II

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning

Module III

  • UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
  • UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges OR
  • UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges OR
  • UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges

Curriculum Notes

  • 30 credits in major electives. Options include: ARTH 3430; CRJS 4050; ENGL 3720, 3730, 4220, 4230, 4720, 4730; PSYC 3600; SOCL 3120, 3330; THRS 2040, 3020; WGST 2020, 3711, 3840, 3880, 4460, 4910, 4950, or 4960.
  • Meet with your Faculty Advisor every quarter before registering for up-to-date information on upcoming classes.

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