Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Arts to Bachelor of Arts in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Transfer Degree Pathway Guide
There are no specific admission requirements for this degree plan. Admission to the BA in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies requires a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on courses in the major. This program can be completed in a traditional classroom format or entirely online.
The baccalaureate degree is an undergraduate degree offered by the university. It is awarded to students who have completed both university-wide requirements and the requirements of the selected degree program. The following university-wide requirements apply to all baccalaureate degrees.
The student must:
- Complete all Cardinal Core requirements.
- Complete all required courses and program requirements.
- Have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Complete 120 hours applicable to this program.
- Complete at least 60 hours at an accredited four-year institution.
Please reference the following for information about applying, scholarship, next steps and more.
- Transfer Application Process
- Transfer & Adult Scholarships
- Connect With Your Admissions Counselor
- Admitted Student Guide
- All admitted transfer students are required to meet with a University of Louisville academic advisor prior to registering for classes. During your advising appointment, your academic advisor will assess your transfer credit and provide a timeline to degree completion or provide details on Reverse Transfer.
Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Arts to Bachelor of Arts in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Transfer Degree Pathway Program Requirements. The total baccalaureate degree requires 121 credit hours.
Category 1: KCTCS General Education Core (33 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
ENG 101 | Writing I | 3 | ENGL 101 |
ENG 102 | Writing II | 3 | ENGL 102 |
COM 181 or COM 252 | Basic Public Speaking or Intro to Interpersonal Communications | 3 | COMM 111 or 115 |
WGS 200 or TBS XXX** | Intro. to Women's and Gender Studies in the Social Sciences or Social & Behavioral Science Gen Ed* | 3 | WGST 201 or SBS XXX |
TBS XXX | Social & Behavioral Science Gen Ed* | 3 | SBS XXX |
HIS XXX | Heritage - HIS 101, 102, 108 or 109 | 3 | HIST 101, 102, 104 or 105 |
WGS 201 or TBS XXX** | Intro. to Women's and Gender Studies in the Humanities or Arts & Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | WGST 201 or A/H XXX |
TBS XXX | Natural Science w/Lab Gen Ed* | 3-4 | NS & SL XXX |
MAT XXX | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | MATH XXX |
TBS XXX | Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed* | 3 | SBS XXX |
| Subtotal: General Education Core | 33-34 |
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TBS XXX means to be selected by KCTCS student.
*Two disciplines must be represented and different from those in the Arts and Humanities categories
**Student should take either WGS 200 or WGS 201 through KCTCS, both of which are equivalent to WGST 201 at UofL. Whichever class is not taken would just become the student's choice to fulfill the requirement.
Category 2: KCTCS Associate in Arts Requirements (6 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
TBS XXX | Foreign Language | 3-4 | FL XXX |
TBS XXX | Foreign Language | 3-4 | FL XXX |
| Subtotal AA/AS Requirement Courses | 6-8 |
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Category 3: KCTCS Electives (21 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
CIT 105 | Digital Literacy or IC3 Fast Track Test | 0-3 | CIS 100X |
FYE 105 | First-Year Experience | 3 | GEN 101 |
ENG 234** or ENG 264 | Intro to Women's Lit or Major Black Writers | 3 | ENG 373/WGST 325 or WGST 342 |
TBS XXX | Foreign Language - Intermediate Level | 3 | FL XXX |
TBS XXX | Electives needed for concentration | 3* |
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TBS XXX | Electives needed for concentration | 3* |
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| Subtotal: KCTCS Electives | 21-24 |
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Total Associate Degree Hours | 60-66 |
*Students will choose a minor or concentration in the social sciences, humanities, or natural sciences. Please consult with advisor to choose proper elective options.
**If student did not take WGS 201, then ENG 234 would satisfy the Humanities requirement.
Category 4: UofL Major Requirements (61 Hours)
UofL Course Code | UofL Course Name | Credits | KCTCS Course |
WGST 401 | Cooperative Internship | 3 |
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WGST 500 | Senior Seminar in WGST - CUE, WR | 3 |
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WGST XXX | WGST 300 level or higher Social Science course (3-hours must be a WR) | 6 |
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WGST XXX** | WGST 400 level or higher Social Science | 9 |
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WGST XXX | WGST 300 level or higher Humanities course | 6 |
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WGST XXX** | WGST 400 level or higher Humanities course | 9 |
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WGST XXX** | Women, Gender, and Race Electives | 6 |
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WGST XXX** | Elective in Women, Gender and History | 3 |
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WGST XXX | Electives in WGST | 3 |
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TBD XXX* | Supporting concentration or minor | 12* |
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TBD XXX* | Free Electives | 0-1 |
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| Subtotal: UofL Major Requirements | 61 |
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Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours | 121 |
*TBD XXX to be determined with the conjuncture of the Academic Advising Unit.
**From approved list of courses.
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours
KCTCS General Education Core | 33 |
KCTCS Associate in Science Requirements | 6 |
KCTCS Electives | 21 |
UofL Major Requirements | 60 |
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours | 121 |
Updated: October 2026