{"id":63,"date":"2015-07-28T15:44:06","date_gmt":"2015-07-28T15:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umwwebmaster.wpengine.com\/study\/?post_type=areas&p=63"},"modified":"2023-10-04T16:49:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T20:49:39","slug":"womens-and-gender-studies","status":"publish","type":"areas","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/study\/areas\/womens-and-gender-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Majors, Minors & Areas of Study<\/div>

Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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View gender through new perspectives.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Major in women\u2019s, gender, and sexuality studies at the University of Mary Washington and you\u2019ll explore a breadth of gendered experiences, complicated as they are by race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality and class. Craft an interdisciplinary course of study to test your assumptions about our similarities and differences. Internships, research projects and opportunities for study abroad prepare you for graduate school or a career that makes a difference right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Degree Awarded<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students majoring in women\u2019s, gender, and sexuality studies who complete all requirements earn the degree of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in general liberal arts and studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas of Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our 33 affiliated faculty members with expertise in nine separate disciplines will introduce a breadth of gendered experiences. Professors in such fields as art, Spanish literature, history, political science, sociology, and psychology will support you as you identify your interests and craft your major. In the classroom, they will challenge your assumptions about our similarities and differences and lead you to reflect on the concerns that sex and gender create in society. You will design a capstone project with faculty guidance, and you may do up to two faculty-supervised independent studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Because you will craft your courses from across disciplines, you can leave prepared to pursue higher education or work in such fields as law, nonprofit advocacy, teaching, health care, social work, journalism, public relations, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Majors have completed internships at local agencies and national organizations. You will craft an internship that will reflect your area of interest and course concentration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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