The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) emphasizes feminist and social justice theory, focusing on agency, social responsibility, advocacy and activism. We help you understand the interconnectedness of systems and structures of gender, race, class, sexuality, age, ability, culture, religion and nation within broader historical, social, global, and transnational contexts. Our courses and programming connect theory and practice, research and public policy, and the academy and the community. We provide opportunities for research and advocacy, community and campus engagement, leadership development, service learning and internships. We offer an undergraduate major and minor in Women's and Gender Studies, a Five Year BA/MA Program, a Master of Arts (MA) Graduate Program, a joint MSW/MA in Women's and Gender Studies program, and a four-course Graduate Certificate Program. Our faculty specialize in a wide range of issues driven by intersectional and transnational feminist commitments.
