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Gender Studies is not just alive—it’s thriving!

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Why Gender Studies?

“The interdisciplinary aspects of GS education taught me to consider gender in all aspects of my life, academically and professionally, thus leaving me a more balanced, well-informed and considerate personality.  Without the opportunity to focus on gender-related issues within both the humanities and social sciences, I feel that my grasp of feminist and gender theory would not be as great.” – Bryonie Carter, GS Undergraduate Certificate, 2007

“This department helped me as a young woman regain who I was and get back to school and obtain a necessary education.  If it were not for Dr. Kathleen Nigro and the loving staff in GS, I would not be graduating.” - Kenyatta N. Thacker, GS Certificate 2009

“Gender education provides a foundation upon which lessons of knowledge, tolerance, discrimination prevention, and activism can be built.”  - Candice Gillmann

“Gender Studies has had an immeasurable effect on my life and my college career.  [Its] emphasis on critical thinking, research techniques, and writing has helped me to improve my work in all of my classes.”  Angela Toole, GS Certificate 2009, Fulbright Scholarship, 2009-10

“GS courses have taught me to be aware of my surroundings and to think critically before I speak, to think outside the ‘norm’. . . .  GS courses and faculty have honestly enhanced my self-confidence, self-understanding, my ability to analyze others and myself, and improved my writing skills.  I can sincerely say that the GS program and its courses have also helped me with social interactions with others.” – Bridget Yirakpoa Member-Meneh, President of Pan African Association, UMSL.

Mission

Gender Studies provides academic programs leading to an undergraduate certificate, a Bachelor’s degree, or a graduate certificate.  Course work is interdisciplinary, developed in cooperation with departments from across the curriculum.  Students seeking a certificate or a bachelor’s degree have the opportunity through course work, seminars, research experiences, internships, mentoring, and service-learning to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the workplace or go on with graduate education.

Page last modified: 4/9/2012

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