About this Program
The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies is a multi- and interdisciplinary field of study that examines the complex intersections of gender, race, class, sexuality, ability, nation, and other identities, with an emphasis on women’s lives and perspectives. A degree in Women's Studies centers the complex intersections of gender, race, class, sexuality, ability, nation, and other identities. By the time they complete their degrees, our students are subject experts in the areas of gender, intersectionality, and equity, with an understanding of what it takes to empower themselves and others to become change makers. The linked program in Women's Studies and Humanities allows students to fast-track into an interdisciplinary graduate program that prepares students to work with diverse populations, with an understanding of what it takes to empower themselves and others to become change makers. Department faculty work closely with students to help them learn how to engage in complex problem solving; connect with others across differences; and engage diverse communities.
Program Highlights
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This linked program allows students to streamline graduate studies with select courses in distinct areas of study
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Women’s Studies graduates have specialized in international development, media studies, environmental studies, and social work, to name just a few
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Our students who go on to graduate work have become advocates for human rights, professional writers, educators, and law/policy experts
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For students interested in connecting the value of social equality to a range of expressions, this linked program offers an accelerated path to a range of fields
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Our courses, mentorship, and professional opportunities build upon a solid critical thinking foundation and the capacity to link the field of the field of women’s and gender studies to action, across a range of contexts
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Requirements
To declare a Women's Studies major, students must see and advisor in the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies. All Women's Studies majors are required to have a conference with their advisor before each semester (preferably during preregistration). The linked program in Women's Studies and Humanities makes it possible for exceptional Women's Studies majors to count up to 12 hours of graduate courses toward both an undergraduate and graduate degree. Students must earn a minimum of 150 credit hours (120 discrete credit hours for the undergraduate degree and 30 discrete credit hours for the graduate degree).
Careers
Check out these ideas from ODU's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
Cost of Attendance
Tuition and fees are established annually in June and may change without notice. For questions about charges on student accounts, please contact Financial Services. Program-specific tuition and fee information is available on each program’s website.
Scholarships
- Anita Clair Fellman Service-Learning Scholarship
- Carolyn Rhodes Undergraduate Scholarship
- The Dr. Jennifer Fish Endowed Scholarship for Social Justice
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