Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Women's and Gender Studies offers an interdisciplinary exploration of women's experiences across cultures and time. Students delve into the complexities of gender, studying its intersections with history, class, and diversity. The program equips graduates with skills for a wide range of careers, including law, medicine, teaching, and social work. Students may opt for a double major or dual degree to enhance their qualifications.
Program Outline
You'll explore how women's lives have been shaped by history, culture, nationality, class, and other elements of diversity. Courses in the program are coordinated through the Women's and Gender Studies, founded in 1982 - one of the oldest such scholarly centers in the country. Students have the opportunity to conduct research with faculty on issues related to women and gender. An Online BA in Women’s and Gender Studies is also available.
Careers:
With interdisciplinary courses and programs, students can focus their studies in preparation for a variety of careers, from law to medicine to teaching and more.
Other:
Students may pursue a double major or dual degree to combine a women’s and gender studies background with training in English, history, political science and international relations, or psychology. Students should consult with Women's and Gender Studies faculty and advisors to select courses. Our graduates find success in a variety of career fields. They work as journalists, lawyers, psychologists, physicians, pilots, city managers, communications consultants, hospital directors, filmmakers, battered women’s shelter directors, occupational therapists, actors, community activists, social workers, musicians, teachers, public administrators, actuaries, publishers, writers, statisticians, nutritionists, professors, and union organizers.
