CONTACT US:
CLA Career Services
135 Johnston Hall
101 Pleasant St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email: cclc@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-7577
fax: 612-625-4832
hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
CLA Career Services are offered through
the Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC)
CCLC Staff
Resource Room
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What Can I Do With a Major in....
Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies
You can do a lot with this major. 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.
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For information beyond what you find below, stop by our office in 135 Johnston Hall. Our popular "What Can I Do With a Major in ___?" binders are filled with information about every major in CLA. These binders are updated regularly and contain more information than we can provide here. When you visit, you can also get individual assistance as you explore majors and career paths.
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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. 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.
- Author and Playwright
- Campus Organizer, MPIRG
- Co-owner, Bryant Lake Bowl
- Crisis Advocate, Harriet Tubman Center
- Director of Admissions, The Antilles School
- Diversity Trainer
- 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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Common Career Titles for this Major
- Advocacy Trainer
- Community Organizer
- Healthcare Worker
- Journalist
- Librarian
- Professor
- Program Coordinator
- Public Policy Consultant
- Social Worker
- Teacher
- Women's Health Advocate
- Youth Counselor
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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:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Analysis and critical-thinking skills
- Creative problem-solving and openness to new ideas
- Expertise in the history of women and their ability to create social change
- Strong research abilities
- Ability to assess and interpret the intersections among race, gender, class, and sexuality
- Ability to work well with diverse groups
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Public Service Opportunities
If you're interested in doing volunteer work related to this major, the Career and Community Learning Center can help. Advisors at our 345 Fraser Hall office can help you find a related volunteer position. By volunteering in the community, you can work for a good cause, explore career options, gain experience, and build your professional network.
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