Women and Gender Studies

Program Type
Undergraduate Major
Degree
Bachelor of Art (BA)
Modes of Study
Blended;In person

Tuition & fees

Costs include tuition, fees, & other costs such as books. New England residents may qualify for a tuition break. See cost details

Financial aid

On average, 92% of enrolled students who file a FAFSA receive an offer. 91% of offers include scholarships, grants, waiver, and/or work-study. Explore aid

Program duration

Typical completion time: 4 years. Flexible options may save time. Explore options

Admissions

SAT & ACT scores optional. Early action & year-round admissions. View application process & deadlines

Program highlights

  • Develop the analytical and practical skills necessary for creating more socially just communities at institutional and systemic levels.
  • Gain critical experience and networking connections through an internship in your final year.
  • Engage in research projects funded by the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP).
  • Immerse yourself in a curriculum rooted in intellectual curiosity and empathy for other peoples’ perspectives and experiences.
  • Study in the earliest founded Women and Gender Studies program in Maine with deep state-wide and regional connections.
  • Join an intellectual community dedicated to empowering belongingness and agency for engaged citizenship in a diverse democracy.

Discover meaningful work

Our program will prepare you for a variety of careers that can have a positive community impact. Whether you’d like to work in law, social work, health care advocacy, community education, counseling, policy making, or wish to pursue a graduate degree, our in-depth curriculum will guide you as you explore new ways of thinking about gender, society, and culture.

Put learning into practice

Lead on-campus feminist activism through our Gender Studies Student Organization, and extend your reach into the community through our partnerships. Our students have completed internships with Equality Maine, the Maine Med Gender Clinic, Preble Street, Greater Portland Health, and League of Women Voters of Maine, among other centers for social justice, non-profit activism, and community needs.

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Program requirements

Explore issues of gender, feminism, society, and culture. Our interdisciplinary program offers courses in areas including history, art, psychology, social work, sociology, and more. You’ll engage in meaningful research through our rigorous, participatory program with an activist commitment to social justice.

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Champions of feminist activism

Our faculty hold terminal degrees and are widely published, frequently presenting at national and international conferences on diverse topics such as LGBTQ+ issues, family dynamics, reproductive justice, incarceration and more. They also lend their expertise by serving on boards of local community organizations

A place to learn and grow

Our Women and Gender Studies House on the Portland campus provides a safe, relaxed space for students to build community and meet one-on-one with faculty.

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Do you live in New England?

You may be eligible for a reduced tuition rate, as part of the NEBHE Tuition Break Program.

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Scholarship opportunities

Scholarships offer valuable financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. You’ll be automatically considered for Merit Scholarships when you apply for admission by the deadline. Additional opportunities are available.

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Planning for Law or graduate school?

You could save time and money in earning your Law doctorate or MSW. We offer Accelerated Graduate Pathways to the University of Maine School of Law and our Master of Social Work (MSW) program.

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