A minor in Women’s Studies indicates to the prospective employer an awareness of and sensitivity to gender issues.
This awareness may be needed in the following positions: personnel specialist, affirmative action officer, crisis intervention specialist, family and youth services provider, or legal advocate. A minor in Women’s Studies can contribute to success in a variety of fields, including communication, counseling, criminology, education, health, journalism, law, politics, psychology, and applied sociology.
Students interested in attending graduate school will also find a minor in Women’s Studies valuable for a variety of areas, including English, history, studies in the social sciences, and law school.
