Women and Gender' Studies is an Interdisciplinary program that places women's contributions, experiences, and concerns at the center of study. The program welcomes all students who are interested in investigating gender, race, and class issues in their lives and world. The Women and Gender Studies major consists of an interdisciplinary program of courses. Together, these courses offer students the knowledge and intellectual training needed for an introductory understanding of gender and diversity issues.

fter completing courses or an AA degree in Women and Gender Studies, a student will be able to: * Identify and analyze women’s contributions to the sciences and humanities; * Analyze gender roles using cross cultural and historical perspectives; * Analyze cultural attitudes about sexualities throughout history and across cultures; * Analyze the influence of gender, class, culture, race, ethnicity, and sexuality on the experiences of women and men in different societies; * Analyze women’s access to power throughout * history and across cultures; * Participate in dialogue about fairness and justice in matters related to gender, race, class, culture, ethnicity and sexuality.