Overview

Attentiveness to diversity, privilege and power, and women's unique creative contributions to human experience are central aspects of this training. More than simply a body of knowledge, Women's Studies encourages students to apply their learning to transform their lives and their communities. The bachelor degree in Women's Studies at California State University, Fresno, offers a vital perspective everywhere gender impacts our world.

As a field, Women’s Studies presents an exciting opportunity to anyone who wants to know more about the impact of gender on their lives and the world. The focus on a core aspect of all our identities makes the field personally rewarding and socially important. Attentiveness to diversity, power, and women's unique creative contributions to human experience are central aspects of this training. Our faculty work closely with students in order to help foster their success. Students also find a sense of community and leadership opportunities through participation in P.O.W.E.R.: The Women’s Studies Student Organization.

Career Development

What You Can Learn

• How to combine political and intellectual passions with scholarly research to become a leader in today’s rapidly changing world.

• The role of feminist activism and feminist organizations in the promotion of social policies designed to end social inequality.

• Critical and analytical tools to understand and contribute to interdisciplinary research on issues faced by women and children in the United States and across the globe.

• The symbiotic relationship between theory and practice through experiential learning opportunities aimed at unleashing students’ creativity and fostering self awareness.

• The historical, political, and philosophical roots of feminism and feminist studies across disciplines.