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Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic and Gender Studies

EDUCO - Westfield State University

USA,Massachusetts

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 17,962/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50

Application Fee

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USA, Massachusetts

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1839

Total Students: 5,396 +

Int. Students: 36 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

577 Western Avenue, Westfield, Massachusetts 01086, USA

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic and Gender Studies

Program Overview

The program allows you to explore any number of areas such as African/American/ Africana Studies, Latino/a Studies, LGBT/Queer Studies, Transnational Feminist Studies with an emphasis on the intersection of these areas.

Students will demonstrate a sophisticated critical consciousness concerning the complexity and diversity of relationships between and among racial, cultural and ethnic groups within the U.S and globally.
Students will develop written and verbal analytical skills to examine and critique political, social and cultural institutions.
Students will demonstrate new abilities to identify and to challenge racism, homophobia, ethnocentrism, sexism and other oppressive practices.
Students will be able to identify various historical conditions and workings of oppression and methodologies of resistance to these forms of oppression.
Students will demonstrate the capacity to look beyond their own gender, racial, economic and cultural background to develop global perspectives.
Students will develop a course of action to address inequality and injustice in context of their personal lives, in the community and globally.
Students will apply all these skills to become critical citizens and participate in community outreach and activism.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Opening Later
sep 2024		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

CAD 17,962 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in EDUCO - Westfield State University

CAD 12,197 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Scholarships Offered by Westfield State

First-Year & Transfer Students

Merit-based scholarships are for first-year and transfer students in the full-time Day Division who meet requirements not related to financial need and are awarded for superior academic achievement. Merit scholarships are based on the application for Admission. There are no separate scholarship applications. Merit-based scholarships are also available to out-of-state students.

Students are encouraged to apply for private scholarships as well.

Current Students

The Westfield State Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce over $300,000 is available in Foundation Scholarship Aid for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year. Returning students are eligible to apply for additional Westfield scholarships. There are a few scholarships open to incoming freshmen.

Merit Scholarships for First-Year Students

Please note that scholarships are limited. Students are encouraged to apply early in order to be considered for a Merit Scholarship.

For further details click on given link : https://www.westfield.ma.edu/cost-aid/scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.