A degree in Women?s Studies offers students an understanding of the many factors that shape the lives of women and men, both within the United States and globally. A Major in Women?s Studies, with its training in cross-disciplinary critical and analytical thinking skills, social science methods, and writing, prepares a well-rounded graduate to adapt to a world of rapidly changing work and family structures. The ability to integrate a minor in Latina/Latino Studies into the major or to complete a double major or a Women?s Studies Internship further enables students to build academic credentials and acquire career-specific expertise.

A specialization in Women?s Studies is therefore of increasing social, political and vocational relevance. You may have chosen your major for a range of reasons, such as an interest in subjects relating to women or simply a desire for an undergraduate degree, but you will find that your knowledge and skills useful to you in whatever course you pursue.

Career and Employment Opportunities

Career and employment opportunities for Women?s Studies graduates are excellent and varied, particularly in light of growing social awareness of gender and equity issues. Prospective employers welcome employees who are sensitive to issues of gender and cultural diversity. The Internship option offered within the degree plan allows students the opportunity to evaluate possible careers and also provides employment experiences which help graduates find employment.

A Women?s Studies Major prepares students for careers in non-profit organizations, business, the creative arts, communications, education, government and public policy, human resource development, journalism, law, medicine, publishing, and social service. Graduates have been employed in Women?s and other Centers for social advocacy, and have worked as educators, counselors, lawyers, health-care professionals, marketing consultants, human resource developers, social workers, journalists, freelance writers, small business owners and artists.

Pursuing Graduate Degrees

Students who complete Majors in Women?s Studies also go on to pursue graduate degrees in a range of disciplines, including, among others: Administration, Advocacy, Anthropology, Arts, Counseling, Education, Family Therapy, History, Humanities, International Studies, Law, Library Science, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Work, and Sociology.

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