Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Women's and Gender Studies Program

Women's and Gender Studies, Bachelor of Science


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The degree 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 prepares students to work with and for diverse peoples in the professions and as advocates for social justice.

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Women's and Gender Studies Program

Women's and Gender Studies, Bachelor of Science


Careers

What Can I Do with a Bachelor of Science in Women's and Gender Studies?

If you're curious about the ways gender, race, class, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and age shape the world, a degree in Women's and Gender Studies might be the right degree path to pursue. With this program, you'll graduate with the essential skills to work in public policy, justice studies, human rights, the media, or social services. Your coursework will also provide a strong foundation should you choose to continue on to graduate school.

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

Career opportunities that might be pursued:
  • Human resources specialist
  • Political lobbying
  • Polical analyst
  • Social justice work
  • Women’s and LGBTQIA rights advocacy
  • Community organizer

With further education, one of these paths is possible:
  • Attorney
  • Counselor
  • Researcher
  • University professor
  • Foundation management
  • Advocate

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Women's and Gender Studies Program

Women's and Gender Studies, Bachelor of Science


University Requirements

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Women's and Gender Studies Program

Women's and Gender Studies, Bachelor of Science


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 120
Major GPA 2.0
Highest Mathematics Required MAT 114
University Honors Program Optional
AZ Transfer Students complete AGEC-A Recommended
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Purpose Statement
 
The mission of the Women’s and Gender Studies program (WGS) at Northern Arizona University is to provide students with a deep and sophisticated understanding of feminist scholarship.  Interdisciplinary and intersectionality are at the core of the WGS educational mission and frame a variety of curricular offerings that emphasize women of color, indigeneity, transnational and queer/trans scholarship.

Student Learning Outcomes 

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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Women's and Gender Studies Program

Women's and Gender Studies, Bachelor of Science


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Minor Requirements
General Electives
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Academic Catalog - 2023-2024

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Women's and Gender Studies Program

Women's and Gender Studies, Bachelor of Science


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