Womens and Gender Studies

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The Women’s and Gender Studies Program at DePaul University offers an undergraduate major and minor, a Five Year BA/MA Program, a Master of Arts (MA) Graduate Program, a four course Graduate Certificate Program. A high percentage of Women’s and Gender Studies’ undergraduate students double major in other academic departments or programs.

The program’s curriculum examines women’s and men’s identities and experiences through the constructs of gender, race, class, sexuality, age, ability, culture, religion, nation etc., within broader historical, social and global contexts, such as colonialism and globalization, among others. Through feminist and gender-based theories and methodologies, the Women’s and Gender Studies Program offers critical analyses, reflections, and contributions to knowledge regarding interlocking systems of oppression and privilege, thereby addressing issues of power, resistance and social transformation.

Graduates from the Women's and Gender Studies Program have pursued a variety of paths. Some choose to continue their education through a variety of fields, including Law, Social Work, Women's and Gender Studies, African and Black Diaspora Studies, Communication, Philosophy, among others.  Many also choose to pursue opportunities in the non-profit arena in legal advocacy centers, human rights organizations, social services, arts and media groups, among many others.  Check out our Alumni Profiles for stories of some of our alums. 

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