Academics
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Women and Gender Studies Minor Program Website How do gender and diversity affect the world we live in today? And why do men and women see the same things differently? By studying in Stetson University’s Women and Gender Studies Program, you will gain a better understanding of interconnections among gender, race, class and sexuality. Stetson’s program is unusual because it combines women’s studies with gender studies. Our courses examine all aspects of women’s lives – in the United States and around the globe – with the study of both women and men as we act out the gender roles assigned to us by society.Women and Gender Studies helps provide a strong foundation for careers in fields such as law, education, business, public administration, public policy, government, medical and health professions, and social and community service. Our courses can also help prepare you for graduate programs in a wide range of disciplines. Faculty Faculty from all departments may teach in the Women and Gender Studies Program. In addition to teaching, most of these faculty members have done research and community service relating to women’s issues or gender concerns. Special Features Stetson’s commitment to small classes provides an ideal environment for classes dealing with women’s issues or gender concerns. The university`s commitment to community service also makes it an ideal location for service learning available through the Women and Gender Studies internship. Course Information In addition to gender-interest courses offered throughout the university, students minoring in Women and Gender Studies take an introductory course, a junior-level colloquium, and a course in feminist philosophy or ethics.Recent courses offered by the Women and Gender Studies Program include Women and Art, Soul Food/Color Lines,Human Sexuality, Francophone Carribbean Women Writers, Body Image and Eating Disorders, Poverty and Microcredit. Males and Masculinity, Gender in American Culture, Hispanic Women’s Writing, and Male and Female in Biblical Perspective. Special one-credit courses in film and social issues are also available through the Women and Gender Studies Program. Internship Opportunities Students may earn credit through Women and Gender Studies internships with local businesses or non-profit organizations. Career Opportunities Women and Gender Studies education provides useful preparation for widely different careers in law, education, business, medicine and art. |
Contact:
Elisabeth Poeter 386-822-7280 epoeter@stetson.edu Full Time Faculty: 1 Our Students Intern at: Volusia County Rape Crisis Center, Domestic Abuse Council |
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