The Women’s Studies Program provides a forum for learning and teaching about women’s lives and the way society defines gender roles.  We accomplish this by administering an academic major and minor in women’s studies, offering a wide variety of programs, fostering research about women, advocating change for women’s lives, identifying career opportunities, and serving as a resource to the university and larger community.

Why you should consider taking courses in Women’s Studies

• To develop an understanding of the experiences, achievements, and roles of women.

• To recognize the contributions of women in society.

• To broaden your understanding of current gender issues.

• To enrich your studies in other disciplines.

• To develop an awareness that will help eliminate misconceptions and stereotypes.

• To explore the roots of sexist beliefs and practices in society.

• To prepare you to participate in the global community in which women andpeople

   of color constitute the majority.

 

Check out the careers page to see what the future could hold for you.