Why Women鈥檚 & Gender Studies?
The Women鈥檚 and Gender Studies Department is both interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary. Students choose an individually fashioned curriculum from women鈥檚 studies (WMST) courses and from an approved list of courses selected from other disciplines.
Why Study Women鈥檚 and Gender Studies?
The Women鈥檚 and Gender Studies Department is both interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary. Students choose an individually fashioned curriculum from women鈥檚 studies (WMST) courses and from an approved list of courses selected from other disciplines.
Reasons to Pursue a Degree in Women鈥檚 and Gender Studies
- Look at world events and cultures from the perspective of different genders and investigate the factors that influence and shape the female experience.
- Recognize the equality of women and men in all areas of life 鈥� personal, social, work and home.
- Understand the personal and professional options available to women in society and gain knowledge about women鈥檚 and gender issues.
- Explore how gender plays a critical role in the development and success of men and women.
- Enhance your career opportunities in education, health, government, business, media, the law and public service as well as self-employment.
Gain Experience through Internships
Arrange an internship through Towson鈥檚 Career Center or the department. , , , the Towson University LGBT Student Development Center, and are among those organizations that regularly provide internship opportunities for students.