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Undergraduate Students
Students who wish to major in women's studies need to contact Dr. Kathy Ferguson, the undergraduate advisor who can discuss department requirements and help them review and complete either a General or Special degree checklistGraduate
The first two pages of the graduate admissions form new forms are required for students applying for the graduate certificate program. The graduate progress chart lists requirements for the certificate. Questions? Contact Dr. Meda Chesney-Lind, graduate advisor.back to top
Intership Oportunities
What Can I Do with a Major in Women's Studies?
UHM Women's Studies Program
Website Internship and Career Resources Information
Women's Studies and Career
Women's Studies prepare students for a variety of job and career options and opportunities by providing rigorous training in a number of critical skills that are marketable in the "real world." With our curriculum focus on women's and minority's experiences in the Asia-Pacific region and faculty members with strong ties to local, national, and global networks of feminist intellectuals, activists, and academic and other professional organizations, students who study in our program are well positioned to pursue meaningful career paths and life choices upon graduation.
Skills of Women's Studies Majors and Certificate Students at UHM
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Strong research skills
- Effective writing skills
- Effective oral presentation skills
- Teamwork and leadership skills
- Community involvement and outreach
- Expertise on women's and minority's issues
- Expertise on the Asia-Pacific region
A Sample of Career Options
If you are interested in art or media ...
- Writer/director/producer
- Film maker
- Journalist
- Curator/artist
- Editor
If you are interested in business...
- Business owner or manager
- Consultant
- Public relation specialist
- Human resources manager
If you are interested in education...
- Professor
- Researcher
- Counselor
- K-12 teachers
If you are interested in health care...
- Doctor
- Nurse
- Midwife
- Community health worker
If you are interested in human services...
- Child welfare worker
- Domestic violence victims' advocate
- Counselor
- Psychotherapist
- Substance abuse prevention advocate
- Clinical social worker
- Human rights advocate
If you are interested in law or politics...
- Lawyer
- Politician
- Legislative aide
- Union representative/organizer
Useful Links - Internship Opportunities, Career Advising, and Employment Opportunities
"Guide to Graduate Work in Women's and Gender Studies" National Women's Studies Association
http://www.nwsa.org/projects/gradguide.php
"Guide to College Majors in Social Science" World Wide Learn: The World's Premier Online Directory of Education
www.worldwidelearn.com/online-education-guide/social-science/womens-studies-major.htm
"What Can I Do with a Major in Feminist Studies?" University of California Santa Cruz, Feminist Studies Website
http://feministstudies.ucsc.edu/resources/major.php
"Women's Studies Careers and Life Choices" University of Massachusetts, Women's Studies Website
http://www.umass.edu/wost/careers/whatcan.htm
"Career Opportunities for Majors in Women's and Gender Studies" Rutgers University, Women's Studies Website
http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/Mwomenstudies.html
"Internships and Special Opportunities" American University, Women's and Gender Studies Program
http://www.american.edu/cas/wgs/internship_areas.cfm
"Career and Job Resources" University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Gender and Women's Studies
http://www.womenstudies.wisc.edu/careers.htm
"Career Services Center" University of Delaware, Women's Studies Program
http://www.udel.edu/CSC/women.html
