What You Can Do with a Degree in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Since women comprise more than half of the world’s population, an understanding of their experiences, abilities, and needs is an asset to careers in many fields, including government, business, law, medicine, journalism, counseling, childcare, education, and social services. Similarly, a deeper understanding of gender as it intersects with sexuality, race, class, ethnicity, nationality and other markers will provide important tools preparing students for a highly changing and competitive world. The major also prepare students for entering a growing number of graduate programs that emphasize the study of women or gender. Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies provides students with a foundation for employment in:
- Nonprofit organizations
- Research institutes
- Colleges and universities
- Healthcare practices and organizations
- Federal, state, and local government agencies
- Youth and family agencies
- Libraries and archives
- Political action committees
- Public interest groups
- Human rights organizations
Feminist and Queer Zine Launch
What do feminist and queer zines look like? What is the collective power of zines, and how can they respond to our current political climate? Participants discussed these questions and more at the official launch party of the Gender Collective's inaugural issue, "Future Building: Hope and Praxis."
Our Degree Programs
Students in the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies can pursue a major or a minor. The department also offers a minor in queer studies and a graduate certificate in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies.
Learn from Experts in the Field
Our faculty are experts who conduct intersectional research within their fields and work closely with students to provide individualized guidance. Core and affiliated faculty in the department come from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives, including history, literature, anthropology, sociology, geography, philosophy, law, political science, public policy, environmental studies, ethnic studies, religious studies, architecture and fine arts, music, romance and Germanic languages.
Get Real-world Experience
Our students extend their learning beyond the classroom through numerous experiential learning opportunities. Immerse yourself in another culture while studying abroad, develop vital job skills in an internship, or conduct original research on a topic that sparks your interest.
Scholarships and Funding
Students who need help funding their studies can apply for scholarships from the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, as well as the College of Arts and Sciences.
Academic Support
Our academic advisors can help students understand their major or minor requirements, plan their course of study, explore study abroad opportunities, and more.
