Program at a glance
How much does it cost?
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How long does it take?
This minor is designed to be completed with any major in four years.
What will I learn in a women’s, gender, and sexuality studies minor?
This interdisciplinary program provides you with an understanding of women in historical and contemporary contexts and an exploration of gender as it influences scholarship and human relations. The program is multicultural, emphasizing the intersection of race, class, sexuality, gender and ethnicity.
You will analyze contributions women have made throughout history as well as their omission from traditional approaches to scholarship and centers of power. You'll also study contemporary issues concerning gender and sexual orientation in culture and society.
You will:
- Consider the intersections of race, class, sexuality, gender and ethnicity
- Compare and analyze male and female gender roles in family and society
- Study gender as it influences scholarship and human relations
- Explore the contributions of women to history, literature and academia
- Examine the power dynamics between genders from global issues to personal relationships
- Encourage critical thinking and new perspectives on the role of women in society
The minor is offered by the Department of Gender, Race and Identity in the College of Liberal Arts. The department offers degree programs that explore inequality and social justice to prepare graduates for careers in public advocacy, politics, education and more.
Professors in the Department of Gender, Race and Identity represent a variety of academic disciplines and bring an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research that focuses on better understanding the diverse range of human experiences.
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Careers with a minor in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies
A degree in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies can help prepare you for a range of career paths. As a liberal arts student, you'll gain skills in close reading and textual analysis, written and oral communication, and critical thinking that can be applied to almost any job.
Your courses in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies will also give you specific knowledge on topics related to gender and literature, public policy, politics, psychology and more. This expertise can prepare you for careers working in advocacy or non-profit work on topics important to women. You may also choose to specialize in counseling, social work or a related field.
The minor in women’s, gender, and sexuality studiess also provides a strong foundation for graduate school, where you might go on to study a professional subject like law or continue your studies in a related field such as English, history, political science or sociology.
You can afford the University of Nevada, Reno
76% of students receive financial aid
Almost everyone is eligible to receive some kind of aid. We offer need-based and merit-based forms of financial aid to help you afford college.
54% of all students graduate with no debt
That's right. More than half of our students leave the University of Nevada, Reno with no student debt.
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