Bachelor of Science - Women's and Gender Studies

The bachelor's degree in Women's and Gender Studies offers students a course of study that examines gender diversity across race-ethnicity, sexuality, class, nation, and the world. Students may choose from diverse coursework where they may learn about women's contributions and current multicultural, ecological, and post-colonial feminisms. Crucially, students become skilled at relating theory to practice in thematic specialties, such as Queer Studies and Transnational Feminism. This knowledge and practice prepare students to work with and for diverse peoples in the professions and as advocates for social justice. With this program, students will graduate with the essential skills to work in public policy, justice studies, human rights, the media, or social services. Student's coursework will also provide a strong foundation should they choose to continue on to graduate school.

Student's coursework in the historical and contemporary perspectives on women's contributions to culture, society, politics, professions, social movements, and the arts will engage them while they learn essential skills in critical thinking, communication, and research. Student's studies will foster the development of their ability to think critically, take action, and balance theory and activism. In classrooms and conferences, writings, and discussions online and face-to-face students will rediscover women's histories and accomplishments; explore contemporary realities, and empower themselves to imagine and work toward the possibilities for greater justice worldwide.