"There cannot be true democracy unless women's voices are heard. "
~Hillary Clinton

What is Women's and Gender Studies?

The Bachelor of Arts in Women's and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary program that combines a variety of disciplines including sociology, literature, psychology and political science. Through these areas of study students will critique power structures relating to sex, sexuality, race, class, age, abilities, belief systems, and other societal institutions. In addition to academics, the program at William Paterson University encourages students to become activists in their communities in an effort to make true equality a reality for all human beings.

To view the Women's and Gender Studies Departmental website, click here:
http://www.wpunj.edu/cohss/women/default.htm

Link to Admissions Information on Women's' Studies:
http://www.wpunj.edu/admissions/undergraduate/academic-programs/programs_detail.dot?id=126140

What interests and skills do potential employers value in this career?

• Activism
• Integrity
• Desire to change the world
• Intellectual growth
• Desire to influence all people
• Flexibility
• Helpfulness

Careers Related to Women's and Genders Studies:

Aside from majoring in Women's and Genders Studies, what else can I do that may enhance my qualifications?

Students in the Women's and Genders Studies major at William Paterson have numerous opportunities to enhance their academic experience. Students can contact the department about internships in such places as non-profit organizations, law offices, and government. Finally, students can join various groups on campus such as the Feminist Collective, the Alliance for Sexual and gender Diversity and the Sisters for Awareness, Black Leadership, and Equality (SABLE) which will enable them to meet others with similar interests. Students can also contact the Women's Center in the Student Center about various programs and volunteer opportunities on campus and in the community.

Related links:

The National Organization of Women http://www.now.org/

The Feminist Majority Foundation http://www.feminist.org/

The American Association of University Women http://www.aauw.org/

Other sources of information:

Please drop by the Career Development and Advisement Center to learn more about careers in women's and genders studies. The career library carries career-specific books and counselors are available to answer any further questions you may have.

The Career Development and Gloria S. Williams Advisement Center
Student Center 301, 300 Pompton Road Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone 973.720.2281/2282 Fax 973.720.2074

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