Women & Gender Studies

Overview.

Be The Reason For Social Change

Our AA-T in Social Justice – Gender Studies and AA in General Studies with an Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies are designed to cultivate inclusive, dynamic learning environments where students critically engage with issues related to gender, sexuality, identity, and equity. Through interdisciplinary, intersectional, and transnational perspectives, students develop tools to analyze complex social issues and apply their knowledge in meaningful, real-world contexts.

The Women and Gender Studies program encourages students to think critically, question assumptions, and become informed leaders and change-makers in a wide range of fields. Graduates pursue careers in advocacy, business, education, health care, law, public policy, nonprofit organizations, social work, and more.

If you’re passionate about understanding the world through diverse perspectives and making a positive impact in your community and beyond, consider majoring in Women and Gender Studies at EVC.

Our Mission

The Women and Gender Studies Program at EVC empowers students to think critically, engage with diverse perspectives, and apply interdisciplinary knowledge of gender, sexuality, and identity to promote equity and positive social change.

Degrees

The WGS program prepares students for careers in Advocacy, Business, Education, Health Care, Law, Public Policy, Social Work, and much more.  There are two associate degrees to consider, and each will meet your academic goals for transfer or direct career entry.

If you are looking for a degree where you can make a difference in your community through advocacy and social justice, a degree in Women & Gender Studies at EVC is waiting for you!

Social Justice Studies-Gender Studies (AA-T)
General Studies with Emphasis in Women & Gender Studies (AA)

Courses

Our program centers on an interdisciplinary, intersectional, transnational, and social justice approach to the study of women, gender, and sexuality. Be sure to review the degree for required courses or contact an academic counselor.

AJ 123 Women and Criminal Justice
BUS 060 Fundamentals of Business Statistics
EDIT 026 Women in STEM
ENGL 032 Gender in Literature
ETH 010 Introduction to Ethnic Studies
HIST 014 Women in American History
MATH 063 Elementary Statistics
POLSC 001 Politics and Government In America
PSYCH 018 Introduction to Research Methods
PSYCH 025 Psychology of Women: Global Perspective
PSYCH 026 Violence Against Women: Cross-Cultural Perspective
PSYCH 096 Marriage, Family, and Intimate Relationships
PSYCH 100 Human Sexuality
SERV 002 Service-Learning: Personal and Career Development
SOC 011 Social Problems
WOMS 010 Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies

What Can I Do with A Degree in Women & Gender Studies?

Graduates of this versatile degree will gain a solid academic foundation on which to prepare for rewarding careers in:

International Relations
Advocacy
Business
Community Development
Education
Health Care
Human rights organizations
Journalism
Non-governmental organizations
Public Policy
Publishing
Law
Social Work

How To Declare A W&GS Major

Schedule a Counseling appointment with an EVC Counselor for a two-year educational Plan.
Submit a Change of Demographic Information form to EVC Admissions & Records
Contact the Women & Gender Studies Program at EVC.WomanandGenderStudies@evc for information about upcoming events and opportunities.