BA/BS in Women’s and Gender Studies

This program leads to a Bachelor's degree in Women's and Gender Studies at Carleton University. The interdisciplinary curriculum examines how gender intersects with race, class, ethnicity, age, ability and sexuality across historical, socioeconomic, cultural and political contexts, in a globalized and transnational world, with coursework that crosses academic disciplines and contributes to activist projects. Students can also pursue three minors offered through the program: Critical Race Studies, Disability Studies, and Sexuality Studies, and a concentration in Global Genders and Sexualities is available within the Bachelor of Global and International Studies. A practicum or co-op placement option lets students work with social justice groups, organizations and agencies inside and outside the Carleton community, gaining research and programming experience alongside faculty, staff and community partners. Sample courses include Introduction to Feminist Social Transformation, covering feminist, critical race and disability studies debates, and Introduction to Critical Race Studies, covering the history and theory of racial oppression. Graduates pursue careers in fields such as advocacy, government, law, human resources, media, and the non-profit and public sectors.