Why Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies?
Women, gender and sexuality studies is an interdisciplinary program that incorporates both a body of information and frameworks for analysis. Introductory coursework focuses on the history and social and political meanings and ramifications of the concepts of gender and sexuality, as well as on the history of political movements that developed and mobilized these concepts. At the advanced level, students develop competency in contemporary social critique, basic feminist and queer theory, and research skills appropriate to their area of emphasis.
WGSS courses are open to all students regardless of major or gender. You may take any of these courses to broaden your academic program, or you may elect a women, gender and sexuality studies major or minor.
After College
Students studying women, gender and sexuality studies can go on to pursue advanced studies at the graduate level. Others find that the program is the perfect preparation for careers in business, law or international studies. Understanding the challenges women and sexual minorities have faced and continue to face changes the way students look at all topics, regardless of discipline.
