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Last updated on 2025-03-18

Program overview

Program Overview

Explore how gender, race, and sexualities shape your daily life and the relationships you foster through the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Women's and Gender Studies. This program offers a unique lens to understand the dynamics of power and oppression in society, focusing on various intersecting systems such as ability, class, gender, nation, race, sexuality, and spirituality. Students will learn from esteemed leaders in equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as sexual assault resistance education. The program encourages critical thinking and application of knowledge to foster change in the world, empowering students to engage with their sociopolitical environments and build community capacity.

Program Structure

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Women's and Gender Studies is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of gender and diversity issues. Key details include:

  • Program Length: Honours program spans 4 years.
  • Credits: The program requires a total of 120 credits for completion.
  • Combined Honours Options: Students can combine this major with another discipline, such as business or social work.
  • Experiential Learning: Opportunities for community engagement and research are integral to the program.

This program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to address barriers to equality and promote social justice across Canada.

Featured Experiences

  • Engagement with world-renowned leaders in equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Focus on community capacity building to empower students.
  • Opportunities for original research and presentations, with over 200 undergraduate students having published their work.
  • Active participation in community service, contributing over 139,000 hours.

Career Options

Graduates of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Women's and Gender Studies can pursue a variety of fulfilling career paths in Canada, including:

  • Human Rights Advocate: Work to promote and protect the rights of individuals and communities.
  • Women’s Counsellor: Provide support and guidance to women facing various challenges.
  • Gender and Sexuality Educator: Teach and raise awareness about gender and sexuality issues in educational settings.
  • Women’s Substance Abuse Support Worker: Assist women in overcoming substance abuse challenges.
  • Community Development Coordinator: Facilitate community programs and initiatives aimed at social justice and equity.

 

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