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The total number
of courses required for the major is 14 (38-47 semester hours). At least
six of the courses taken for the major must be at the 300-level or above.
INTERNSHIP
AND STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES
Women’s Studies
majors have access to many internships. Wells alumnae who are established
leaders in their fields often provide internship opportunities for current
students. The following is a sample of internships recently held by Women’s
Studies students at Wells:
• National
Organization for Women, Washington, D.C.
• The
Feminist Press, New York City
• National
Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, D.C.
• Girl’s
Initiative Network, New York City
• Women’s
Opportunity Center, Ithaca, NY
• Planned
Parenthood of Tompkins County, Ithaca, NY
• Sexual
Assault Victims Advocate Resource, Auburn, NY
Explore the
role gender plays on a global scale and understand cultural differences
in gendered attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors on an international level.
Women’s Studies majors can pursue fascinating programs across the country
and around the world – check
out our off-campus study programs!
CO-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
Using skills
in communication, leadership, and critical self-reflection, Women’s Studies
students are actively involved in campus and community work at Wells. College
organizations provide an outlet for experiential learning. Below are just
a few clubs and activities that might match your interests:
Collegiate
(student government)
P.O.W.E.R.
(Praising Our Work, Ethnicity, and Race)
Wells
Greens
Lesbian,
Bisexual, Questioning, Transgendered and Allies (LBQTA)
Student
Diversity Committee
Women’s
Resource Center
CAREER CONNECTIONS
Combined with
the knowledge and skills gained from your liberal arts studies, as a Women’s
Studies major, you are able to apply an understanding of women’s issues
to many diverse situations, preparing you for leadership positions in a
variety of fields. Want to attend professional or graduate school? Ever
thought about one of these careers? Then consider becoming a Psychology
major at Wells!
 •
Lawyer
• Lobbyist
• Teacher
• Employer
relations
• Counselor
• Public
policy interpreter
• Exhibit
designer
• Public
relations rep
• Researcher
• Writer
• Reporter
• Fundraiser
• Equal
opportunity rep
• Legislative
leader
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