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Women and Gender Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

The Department of Women and Gender Studies

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Women and Gender Studies majors explore the past and current status of women around the world and the formation of gender and its intersections with other relations of power such as sexuality, race, class, nationality, religion, ability and age.

Topics are addressed within the context of a transnational world and from perspectives diverse as history, sociology, political science, linguistics, economics, anthropology, literary and cultural studies, philosophy, science, religion and the arts. The department offers a B.A. degree in Women and Gender Studies with an Honors Degree option and minors in Domestic Violence Prevention and Services (DVPS) and Sexualities and Gender Studies (SGST). Majors may apply to complete a concentration in Domestic Violence Prevention and Services. In addition, internships are available providing students with the opportunity to integrate what they have learned in the classroom with practical competencies that can only be gained from work experience. Students enrolled in our programs receive frequent customized advisement based on their course of study and career goals.

AREAS OF STUDY

Sexualities Studies
Gender Studies
Domestic Violence Prevention
Domestic Violence Services

CAREER OPTIONS

Advocacy
Policy Development
Education
Marketing
Government
Human Resources
Social Services
Law
Women's Health

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Law
Social Work
Medical School
Social Sciences
Leadership
Human Resources Management

What’s special about this program?

Classes in Women and Gender Studies (WOMS) are taught by award-winning faculty, who have been recognized by the University for their excellence in teaching and advising. Teaching in WOMS emphasizes the development of strong writing, communicative, and analytic skills as well as teamwork in order to prepare students for a broad spectrum of professional careers.