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A Place of Belonging

We respect and provide a welcoming home to all students. We invite you to discover more about our learning community.

Programs and Courses
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Collaboration at our Core

Our students work with faculty from departments and schools across the University’s three campuses.

Faculty
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Committed to Social Justice

Our courses and research projects combine scholarly inquiry and community outreach.

Mission Statement
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Learning through Internships

All our majors participate in internships, reflecting our commitment to linking skills acquired in the classroom to community-based social justice practice.

Internships
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Alumni Excellence

Our alumni have translated their studies into successful careers in politics, law, medicine, public health, museology, academia, social policy, and more.

Careers

Welcome to the Department of Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies

Through the unique perspective of gender and sexuality, our students and faculty analyze inequities in society and work toward social justice and change. We offer an undergraduate major and a minor, a robust Feminist Studies Ph.D. program, and certificate programs in Feminist Studies and Sexuality & Queer Studies.

About Us

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