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Career Planning:

Women and Gender Studies majors are qualified for a wide range of challenging and rewarding careers. Our students have gone on to careers in fields such as law, medicine, government, public health, public policy, social work, teaching, counseling, advocacy, media, public relations, education, politics, fundraising, small business development, librarianship, and arts administration. With the critical thinking, writing, speaking, and leadership skills you have learned in your studies here, you can help Change the World!

Check out what some of our alums are doing with their degrees here.

Here are some sources to start looking for your ideal job:

• °Õ³ó±ðÌýNational Women Studies AssociationÌý(±·°Â³§´¡)Ìý
• Career Services at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥:
• Feminist Majority Foundation Career Center:Ìý
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• Search for jobs specializing in women, family, human rights, and civil liberties, at

Graduate Students:

UNICEF offers the New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI) program for those interested in an international career with UNICEF:Ìý as well as a job board:

Finding opportunities through ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥'s Career Services:

Graduate School:

A degree in Women and Gender Studies prepares you for a number of different graduate degree options. You can earn an M.A. or Ph.D. in Women and Gender Studies, or use what you’ve learned to earn graduate degrees in fields like Law, Business, Medicine, Sociology, Anthropology, International Affairs, History, Philosophy or Social Work – just to name a few!

• Smith College maintains a list of Graduate Programs in Women and Gender StudiesÌý²¹³Ù
• Check out all the Graduate Programs available at ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder:Ìý
• ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s Career Services has all the information on GRE’s and other Professional Exams:
• PhDs.org has compiled a list all graduate programs by subject, and lets you filter results by location, tuition, demographics, and degree type. It also shows facts and statistics about each school to help you make an informed decision. Check out this list of graduate programs in Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies:Ìý

Here’s some great advice on applying for graduate schools:

• How to get great recommendations:Ìý
• Example of a student resume:Ìý
• General advice from Application to Career:Ìý