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What Can I Do With a Major in....
Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies
You can do a lot! Students with this major (formerly known as 'Women's Studies') go on to successful careers in business, publishing, the arts, academics, advocacy, politics, health and social services, government, research, and much more.
For information beyond what you find below, stop by the Career and Community Learning Center in 135 Johnston Hall. We have huge What Can I Do With a Major in.... ? binders, including one for every single major in CLA. We update these binders all the time, and in them you'll find more in-depth information than we can provide here. You can also get individual guidance exploring majors and career paths. Stop by.
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Career Titles of U of M Alumni with this Major
Below are job titles of recent graduates and
experienced professionals. Linked job titles provide more
information about the individual and their background, so click if you
want to read more. Please keep in mind that individual profiles may
have changed since this information was first compiled.
- Assistant Professor of English, Wesleyen University
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Campus Organizer, MPIRG
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Coordinator of Custodial Services and Indoor Air Quality Coordinator, Roseville Schools
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Development Assistant, Minnesota Orchestra Association
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Executive Director, OutFront Minnesota
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Mental Health Professional, Scott County Human Services
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Personal Life Coach, Embrace Your Essential Self
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Web Communications Editor, University of Minnesota, Education and Human Development
- Assistant Manager of Investor Relations, Cray Research Inc.
- Campus Organizer, MPIRG
- Co-owner, Bryant Lake Bowl
- Crisis Advocate, Harriet Tubman Center
- Director of Admissions, The Antilles School
- Diversity Trainer, Cooch Consulting
- Family & Housing Specialist, Project for Pride in Living
- Girls Equity Specialist, YWCA of Minneapolis
- Insurance Agent, Allstate Insurance Company
- Legal and Welfare Advocate, Casa de Esperanza
- Legal Assistant, Mavity & Associates
- Legal Coordinator, Harriet Tubman Center
- Legislative & Communications Specialist, State of Minnesota
- Manager, Center for Individual & Organizational Development, Honeywell
- Marketing Assistant/Exhibits Manager, University of Minnesota Press
- Mental Health Social Worker, Associated Clinic of Psychology
- Owner, Sales Management Consulting Firm
- Patient Educator, Planned Parenthood
- Planner for Juvenile Females, State of Minnesota
- Psychiatric Day Treatment Manager, Hennepin County Medical Center
- Psychotherapist
- Satellite Network Operations Supervisor, IDS
- School Social Worker, St Paul Public Schools
- Secondary English Teacher, Springfield Public Schools
- Senior Probation Officer, Hennepin County
- Spanish Teacher, Belaire High School
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Skills You Acquire with this Major
You'll develop skills that can be used in a wide variety of careers. These skills include:
- Analysis
and critical-thinking skills. Students who major in 'Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies' are adept at
thinking creatively and at problem-solving from different
perspectives.
- Development of new
ideas.
- Awareness of women's abilities to create social change
- Sensitivity to cultural and social issues
- Verbal and written
communication skills
- Ability
to work well with diverse groups
- Strong research abilities
Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work that relates to
this major, the Career and Community Learning Center offers advising to help you find the right position for you. By volunteering in the community, not only will
you be working for a good cause, you'll get a chance to explore career
options. Volunteering also provides a great opportunity to network,
build your resume, and grow your professional skills.
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