An area of concentration in Women’s and Gender Studies examines the historical and contemporary status of women in all societies, explores the diverse contributions and voices of women past and present, advocates for women’s issues, and promotes equitable communities.
Students often use the tools of history, economics, science, politics, health, art and other disciplines to study the lives of women.
| Concentration Requirements (Blocks 1 & 2)* | 30 hours |
|---|---|
| WGST 2010 Introduction to WGST: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 hours |
| WGST 2020 Introduction to WGST: The Humanities | 3 hours |
| Additional 21 hours (15 of which must be upper-level) to be selected from approved Women's and Gender Studies courses. | 24 hours |
* Must include at least 12 hours of upper level credit completed at UNO
A minimum of 120 hours are required for the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies degree.
Additional information:
- It is highly recommended that students visit with the Women's and Gender Studies Program Director, Dr. Karen Falconer Al-Hindi at kfalconeralhindi@unomaha.edu or 402.554.3834.
- WGST 4010 Senior Seminar has very specific pre-requisites: WGST 2010, 2020 and 9 hours of 3000 or higher level WGST with a grade of C or better.
Career Options
Students with an area of concentration in Women's and Gender Studies may find careers in:
- Human Resources
- Research
- Public Relations
- Journalism
- Politics
- Customer Service
- Education
- Human/Social Services
- Business Management
- Advertising
- Law
- Counseling
- Marketing