Women's and Gender Studies (BA)

The Women’s and Gender Studies degree program focuses on examining women’s and men’s identities and experiences in relation to gender, race, class and culture. Its curriculum addresses issues of power and resistance and connects feminist theories and research to public policy and social justice.

Classes focus on feminist and social justice theory with an emphasis on agency, social responsibility, advocacy and activism. You’ll develop strong writing and critical thinking skills and learn to make connections between theory and real-world practice.

Classes

Coursework

Women and Politics
Women in the Middle East
Deconstructing the Diva
Growing Up Female in the U.S.
Gender Violence and Resistance
Female Identities: Young Adult Literature

Concentrations/Tracks

Gender and Human Development
Gender, Culture and the Arts
Individualized concentration
International Perspectives
Perspectives on Race and Class
Social Justice and Public Policy
Theoretical Perspectives

Career Options

Common Career Areas

Public policy
Social services
Law
Advocacy work
Journalism
Human rights

More career info

93%

of Women's and Gender Studies graduates were employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment after graduation.

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Women's and Gender Studies