Ethnic, Gender and Women's Studies
Programs
About Our Programs
Ethnic, Gender & Women's Studies majors/minors complement most other programs. Whatever you decide to study, you will need to know how to successfully work with diverse communities.
We also help you develop your leadership strengths and refine your purpose and passion in your life and career. Our programs prepare you for living, leading and working in our complex and globalized world.
View Course Offerings in the University Catalog
African American Studies Minor
- Advisor: Dr. Christopher Lehman, cplehman@stcloudstate.edu , Ruby Cora Webster Hall 205
American Indian Studies Certificate
- Advisor: Dr. Jeanne Lacourt, jalacourt@stcloudstate.edu, Ruby Cora Webster Hall Room 210
Asian Pacific American Studies Minor
- Advisor: Dr. Kyoko Kishimoto, kkishimoto@stcloudstate.edu, Ruby Cora Webster Hall 202
- Advisor: Dr. Kyoko Kishimoto, kkishimoto@stcloudstate.edu, Ruby Cora Webster Hall 202
Feminist Leadership Certificate
Gender & Women’s Studies Minor
Gender & Women’s Studies Major
- Advisor: Dr. Beth Berila, esberila@stcloudstate.edu, Ruby Cora Webster Hall 204
Program Benefits
Marketable Skills
- Knowledge of the conditions of women and people of color
- Grasp of the origins and significance of subordination
- Knowledge of the theories of gender/race construction and inequality
- Ability to address gender/race inequalities in productively receptive ways
- Ability to analyze stereotypes and prejudices and recognize their harmful effects
Career Paths
- Executive search recruiter
- Human resources manager
- Diversity trainer
- Director of counseling services
- Social justice advocate
- Police officer
- Journalist
- Independent filmmaker
- Production artist
- Teacher
- Diversity trainer/administrator
- Graduate school candidate
- Law school candidate
- Medical doctor
- Community health outreach worker
- Health services project administrator