Women's and Gender Studies University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Overview

Regardless of your gender, Women's and Gender Studies is crucial and relevant for anyone interested in working in criminal justice, social work, the non-profit sector, the arts, politics, business, and more. 

The Women's and Gender Studies students at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee learn to look at the world and history through different perspectives and think about how gender and our perceptions of it impact culture, society, and daily interactions. It is a traditional liberal arts discipline where the knowledge and skills developed in the program can be applied to all types of career paths. Work experiences during college through internships, part-time jobs, and volunteer positions often shape career paths after graduation.

Career Outcomes

• Case Manager Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin

• Administrator Wisconsin ACLU

• Policy Advisor U.S. Department of Justice

• Case Manager JusticePoint

• Victim Advocate The Women’s Center

• Program Coordinator Pearls for Teen Girls

• Service Coordinator Easter Seals

• Communications Coordinator Milwaukee Public Schools

• Human Resources Recruiter Progress Inc.

• Environmental Program Coordinator City of Milwaukee

• Fundraiser United Performing Arts Fund

• Information Analyst Northwestern Mutual

• Human Resources Coordinator Centers for Independence

• Writer Oshkosh Defense

• Underwriting Specialist Northwestern Mutual

• Event Manager The Club at Indian Creek