Why a Women & Gender Studies Minor?

You can use a Women & Gender Studies minor in the business world, law, journalism, social sciences, arts and humanities and other areas.  Graduates with a Women & Gender Studies minor have been accepted to distinguished graduate and professional schools, such as the University of Utah and the Notre Dame University Law School.

When asked, "What can you do with a Women & Gender Studies minor?" you will be able to answer proudly, "What can't I do?

Ranee Johnson, LPC

Licensed Clinical Therapist
Department of Workforce Services

"A minor in Women's Studies can complement any social science degree, especially if one is employed in public service or social services occupations. Many women served by public agencies, such as the one that I work for, have no idea about gender issues, power, and status. When employees are knowledgeable about such issues, they are better able to assist."

Sandra Powell

Associate Professor of Law & Management

"Knowing how women think and becoming an expert in women's issues is a very valuable thing in the business world. This can help in motivating women workers and setting up programs, hours, benefits, etc."

Peggy Saunders

Assistant Professor
Instructional Strategies and Classroom Management

"All teachers need to understand these issues. Girls can do the math and the sciences just as well as boys. No one should be tracked based on gender. Although this is not a teaching minor, it has elements and concepts that are vital for the K-12 school teacher.''

Judith Pratt

Associate Professor
Nursing

"Most nurses are females and bring to the worksite issues affecting women in the workplace and community. Understanding women's issues would help in establishing worksite policies in addressing family issues, work schedules, job situations, economics, etc."

Adrienne Gillespie

Coordinator
Center for Diversity and Unity

"The Women's Studies Minor complements my Political Science major by revealing the impact of intersecting identities on political participation, policymaking, and resource allocation while offering alternatives to traditional research methodology and theory. It also helps to recognize and respond to issues of access, power, and leadership - providing women the rights and responsibilities they have been granted in the US while challenging these same dynamics globally."

Michelle More, PhD

Professor
Chemistry

"The Women's Studies Minor complements my major by (1) exposing how gender affects the process of science; (2) balancing and aiding in a better understanding of a male-dominated field; and (3) recognizing and appreciating the differences between women and men."

Diane Krantz, PhD

Professor
English

"The Women's Studies Minor complements my major by providing background and insights into women's issues that impact the reading of literature by and about women."

Julie A. Buck, PhD

Assistant Professor
Criminal Justice Department

"The Women's Studies Minor complements my major by exploring gender differences that might relate to the differential treatment of women in the criminal justice system as victims, offenders, and professionals. Practitioners in the criminal justice system will benefit by further understanding of the challenges that women face in the criminal system."