Why Take Women's Studies?

What is women's studies?
Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary program of study concerned with gender issues influencing both women and men. An alternative to the traditional curriculum, the program encourages students to look at institutions, ideologies, history, literature, art, human nature, science, language and culture from a new perspective.

Is it relevant to me?
Women's Studies Programs at universities all over the world have been producing a growing body of research that shows how women's experiences contribute to a better understanding of human experience. One of the strengths of the program is that it offers many ways to examine both theories and real-life issues. Its ultimate aim is to further human understanding through exploring and respecting differences.

Where will it take me?
Government, industry, health and educational fields are increasingly looking for women's studies graduates. Such graduates provide a viewpoint and an expertise that is needed in the changing workplace and professional sphere. Some may wish to pursue related post-graduate studies, while others may integrate the experiences of women's studies into professional work.

The student will acquire and understanding of women's historical and cultural development, and will learn interdisciplinary skills that are all-important in the emerging complex global culture. Students are called upon to devise original research proposals and to work both in groups and independently.

For a list of current job openings for which women’s studies will prepare you, visit the feminist.org site.

Can I minor in women's studies?
Yes. A minor in Women's Studies serves to enrich and expand the relevance of a degree in almost any traditional discipline. Students interested in the minor should contact: Dr. Susan Logsdon-Conradsen, Director of Women’s Studies. Students may major in women's studies through the Interdisciplinary Studies Program .