Interdisciplinary Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies Concentration, B.A.

The Women’s and Gender Studies B.A. in the Interdisciplinary Studies program prepares students to understand how gender and sexuality shape their lives, the lives of others, the production of knowledge, and social institutions. Undergraduate coursework also emphasizes the link between theory and practice and encourages applied learning through internships, community involvement, and service learning. The curriculum is designed to help students understand the dynamics and influence of gender that will shape students’ academic, professional, and personal development and will lead students to ask the kinds of critical questions that are essential to addressing some of the most pressing needs of society. The Women’s and Gender Studies Concentration B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies helps students develop skills needed in business, healthcare, education, government, and the nonprofit sector.