Women's & Gender Studies

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Explore how gender, race and sexualities shape your daily life and the relationships you foster. You’ll learn from world-renowned leaders in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion, and sexual assault resistance education. We have innovative learning initiatives through the Walls to Bridges program, where you’ll learn alongside incarcerated students, to the Bystander Initiative which teaches you how to safely intervene to end sexual violence.

Sample Courses: Gender, Sexuality and Social Justice; Queer Activism; Work and Equality; Women’s Movements in North America; Practical Strategies for Social Change

Career Tracks: Human rights advocate, women’s counsellor, gender and sexuality educator, women’s substance abuse support worker, community development coordinator

How do you achieve gender equality in the workplace? How do you tackle pay disparities? You will learn from world-renowned leaders in women’s and gender studies along with leading business experts to find solutions.

Sample Courses: Introduction to Business, Operations Management, Principles of Marketing, History of Women’s Movements in North America, Frameworks for Feminist Research, Women in Canadian Society

Specialization Options: International Business, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain and Business Analytics, Human Resources

Career Tracks: Human resources manager, business strategist, employee engagement manager, policy analyst, market analyst

Professional Designation Possible: CPA (Accounting), CFA (Finance), CHRP (Certified Human Resources Professional)

If high achievement and diverse academic pursuits are in your DNA, this elite program is for you. It’s for students who want to develop knowledge and skills in the sciences, arts, humanities and social sciences. Blend your interests – drama with biomedical sciences or biochemistry with music. You can tailor your program to match your interests and career aspirations. Our students can pursue diverse career opportunities or go on to do research or graduate degrees in their field. This program is small by design to give your talents the attention they deserve.

Sample Courses: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Arts and Science; Modes and Methods of Inquiry; Inquiry and Communication; Science, Ethics and Social Policy

Specialization Options: Students choose a major or double major and a minor (in FAHSS or Science). Available major and minor concentrations: Anthrozoology; Biological Sciences; Biomedical Science; Chemistry and Biochemistry; Communication, Media and Film; Computer Science; Dramatic Art; Economics; English Language, Literature and Creative Writing; History; Languages, Literatures and Civilizations; Mathematics and Statistics; Music and Visual Arts; Philosophy; Physics; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology; Women’s and Gender Studies

Career Tracks: Professional school (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy), law, graduate studies, medical director

Co-op Co-op Available
G General 3-year program
H Honours 4-year program
T Thesis Available
C Combined Honours programs available

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"Women’s and Gender Studies prepared me for work as a social worker because I learned how to critically analyze situations through an intersectional approach and this helps me relate better to people."

Katie Baltzer
BSW in Social Work and Women’s Studies

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What Will I Learn?

Explore the role of gender and other aspects of human diversity in shaping society, culture, and the lived experience of individuals
Examine barriers to equality and construct strategies for the promotion of social justice for all Canadians
Identify the ways in which one’s own values, experiences, and beliefs shape interactions with others in personal and professional contexts

Develop strategies that promote collaboration and consensus building across diversity

Communicate complex ideas in a manner accessible to a broad range of audiences

94%

Employment Rate of Graduates*

*2 years following degree completion (OUGS Social Sciences, 2019)

Explore your opportunities

Anti-violence educator
Child and youth worker
Community organizer
Crisis counsellor
Health educator
Human resources
Human rights advocate
Immigration services
Journalist
Law enforcement officer
Legal advocate
Librarian
Midwife/doula
Performing and creative arts

Policy analyst
Professor
Project manager
Public relations
Probation/Parole officer
Research co-ordinator
Settlement worker
Sexuality educator
Social worker
Teacher
Therapist
Union organizer
Victim advocate
Women’s shelter manager

First Year

Attend the Women’s and Gender Studies Windsor Welcome Week event to meet your first-year professors and other students in the program
Take required courses including Gender, Sexuality and Social Justice and Women in Canadian Society
Review degree course requirements (go to uwindsor.ca/wgst for a helpful worksheet to plan your courses)
Meet with an academic advisor for support, academic counselling, and to learn more about how graduates have used a Women’s and Gender Studies degree to meet their personal and professional goals
Explore the possibility of a double major, minor, or certificate to combine your Women’s and Gender Studies learning with other areas of interest to you
Explore activities for completion of the FAHSS LEAD Medallion Scholars program

Middle Years

Take required courses and check in with academic advisor to make sure you are on the right path
Develop and complete a research project as part of the Frameworks for Feminist Research class HIP
Apply to take Practical Strategies for Social Change HIP
Apply to take a course through the Women’s and Gender Studies Walls to Bridges program, in which University of Windsor students learn together with students in correctional institutions HIP
Meet with an academic advisor to explore graduate and professional school options for Women’s and Gender Studies graduates
Apply to the professional years of Social Work in year 2 if you are in the Social Work stream

Final Year

Meet with an academic advisor to ensure you are on track with your degree requirements for graduation
Complete all required courses for your degree
Apply to graduate through UWinsite Student Portal
Complete a senior project through the Women’s and Gender Studies capstone course Explorations of Feminist Voice
Apply to take the Practicum in Social Change to train to be a workshop facilitator in the Bystander Initiative program HIP
Consider applying for Directed Reading in Women’s and Gender Studies to conduct an independent research projectHIP
Submit your work for the Women’s and Gender Studies Paper Prize or Women’s and Gender Studies Voice Prize and attend the end of the year celebration

First Year

Volunteer with a non-profit or social justice organization locally
Apply for a co-curricular experience such as VIP-Community Service Learning
Invesitgate research opportunities as part of the Outstanding Scholars program HIP
Research student exchange opportunities for middle years HIP
Join a club like the Women’s and Gender Studies Student Association or volunteer for a campus service like the Campus Womxn’s Centre or Campus Pride Centre
Attend a public lecture or event sponsored by Women’s and Gender Studies, such as Persons Day or International Women’s Day, to learn how community leaders are using Women’s and Gender Studies in their personal and professional lives
Participate in the Bystander Initiative workshop to gain skills that will help you be an effective and supportive ally to prevent sexual assault on campus

Middle Years

Apply to become an undergraduate teaching assistant (TA) for a Women’s and Gender Studies course HIP
Explore available Women’s Studies and Social Work field placements (for students in the Combined Social Work and Women’s Studies program) HIP
Meet with faculty members in Women’s and Gender Studies to discuss their research and explore possible ways to get involved HIP
Serve as a student representative on a Women’s and Gender Studies program committee, such as the Advisory Committee, Students Affairs and Events Committee, or Curriculum Committee
Apply for student exchange HIP
Take on a leadership role in a student club or society
Expand your skills by taking on a summer, part-time, or volunteer position

Final Year

Attend an academic or professional conference to network with others in the field of women’s and gender studies
Participate in the UWill Discover undergraduate research conference or submit your work to an undergraduate research journal HIP
Help organize a Women’s and Gender Studies event, such as International Women’s Day or Person’s Day
Become a tutor for Students Offering Support (SOS) HIP
Join a professional association, such as Women’s and Gender Studies et Recherches Feministes (WGSFR) or the National Women’s Studies Association

First Year

Start by making a list of things that you enjoy and areas in which you excel
Meet with a career advisor in Career Development and Experiential Learning (CDEL) for help developing a plan for your future years
Consider a career assessment workshop or appointment to help you identify possible career paths
Get involved with a part-time job, volunteer opportunity, campus group, or research assistantship
Attend CDEL workshops to learn how to find a summer or part-time job and write a university-level resumé
Drop in to meet with one of CDEL’s peer advisors to get answers to your career and job search questions
Chat with an advisor during CDEL's Drop In hours to get answers to your career and job search questions

Middle Years

Research career fields and occupations with the help of a CDEL career advisor
Explore opportunities and meet potential employers by participating in job fairs, industry networking events, or CDEL’s Job Shadow Experience
Explore further educational opportunities by attending the Graduate and Professional Schools Fair and researching admission requirements for programs you are interested in
Create a LinkedIn profile and have it critiqued by CDEL
Take part in informational interviews and join online communities like LinkedIn and Ten Thousand Coffees to connect with people in your targeted profession or industry
Search job postings to learn what skills, knowledge, and credentials you will need for potential careers

Final Year

If you are considering applying to graduate or professional school, be aware of early application deadlines
Meet with CDEL to prepare application documents like a resumé, cover letter, CV, or personal statement for jobs and education programs you are applying to
Attend CDEL's workshops on interview skills and job search strategies
Use InterviewStream to practice your interview skills online
Set up a mock interview with a career advisor for professional school or job applications
Take part in recruitment events and job fairs, including those organized by CDEL
Explore professional development opportunities through Continuing Education

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