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As a major in women’s and gender studies, you will become an informed and engaged citizen. Our interdisciplinary program will help you develop the skills to examine and critique cultural, economic, historical, political, and social issues using feminist and queer philosophical paradigms. You will learn about a cross section of feminist and queer thinkers, develop expertise in methods of critical analysis, and gain a deep understanding of how gender, sexuality, race, class, religion, ethnicity, and other social factors shape access to power.
As a graduate of this program, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to be successful proponents of equality and social justice in whatever career you choose. Your depth of understanding and ability to think creatively will help you succeed as a teacher, lawyer, activist and community organizer, computer scientist, policy maker and public servant, journalist, doctor and public health professional, writer and artist, businessperson, manager, or administrator.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2024–25 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Students must complete parts 1 through 5 with a grade of C or higher in each course:
Other advanced electives and special topics courses relevant to the study of women may be substituted with the permission of the program coordinator. The list of available courses may be obtained each semester in the program office.
WGST 4401, 4402, 4407 or 4408 may be used to fulfill the requirements in either section 2 or 4.
Students will be able to:
To help you pursue your studies in the most efficient manner, and to maximize your efforts to graduate in four years, Brooklyn College has created four-year degree maps for all its majors.
View degree maps for this major and others.
Director, Women’s and Gender Studies Program 1207 Ingersoll Hall E: c.richards66@brooklyn.cuny.edu P: 718.951.5476
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222 West Quad Center 2900 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11210 E: adminqry@brooklyn.cuny.edu
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Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members affiliated with Women’s and Gender Studies offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives students in the women’s and gender studies B.A. program access to career opportunities at a wide variety of employers, including:
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