Learn essential skills in critical thinking, communication, and research while engaging with historical and contemporary perspectives on women's contributions to culture, society, politics, professions, social movements, and the arts. Your studies will foster development of your ability to take action while balancing theory and activism. Through interactive coursework, peer-led discussions, and academic discourse, you will rediscover women's histories and accomplishments while exploring contemporary realities.<br><br>The degree offers students a course of study that examines gender diversity across race-ethnicity, sexuality, class, nation, and the world. Students may choose from diverse coursework where they may learn about women's contributions and current multicultural, ecological, and post-colonial feminisms. Crucially, students become skilled at relating theory to practice in thematic specialties, such as Queer Studies and Transnational Feminism. This knowledge and practice prepares students to work with and for diverse peoples in the professions and as advocates for social justice.