Womens Studies
Bachelor of Arts
About the Major
Understand the different experiences of women and other marginalized groups, from the local to global, in the women's studies major. You'll learn how we're working to create a society free from oppression and privilege based on gender and gender identity, race, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, age, religion, nation, or disability.
Program Highlights
You'll explore academic disciplines from intersectional feminist perspectives and promote community engagement. Grounded in feminist pedagogy, we provide opportunities for active student learning through internships, study abroad programs, undergraduate research experiences, and service learning options.
Sample Courses
- Women: Self, Identity, and Society
- Women: Images and Ideas
- History of Women and Sexuality in Modern Europe
- Gender, Science, and Technology
Career Options
You'll complete either Women’s Studies 598 (internship) or satisfy an international experience requirement. Both experiences help our graduates prepare for entry to many different careers.
- Lawyers Club of San Diego
- University professor
- Advocate for survivors of domestic and sexual violence
- Out Youth (Community Center)
Transferable Skills
- Analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Rhetorical skill and argumentation
- Public speaking and presentation
- Reading comprehension
- Self-expression
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Working in teams
- Technical writing and communication
- Organizational skills
- Logical reasoning
Women’s Studies Department
College of Arts and Letters
