Careers in WMS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH A MAJOR OR MINOR IN WOMEN'S STUDIES

College graduates can use their education in a wide variety of occupations.

Women's Studies courses combine effectively with courses in management, organizational development, psychology, history, English, education, social work, nursing, human services, law enforcement, advertising, public relations, marketing, and finance, among others. Employment opportunities exist in non-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and business and professional arenas. By emphasizing writing, research, and critical analysis, the program also prepares students for graduate or professional school.

Skills Related To Women's Studies
• Ability to read and write articulately and analytically
• Comprehensive command of grammar and vocabulary
• Good listening, clarifying, questioning, and responding skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to conduct and clearly explain research results
• Ability to make critical observations
• Good at organizing ideas, material, and people

The following list is a representative sample of job titles for individuals with a WMS major or minor. It includes some, but certainly not all, careers WMS students may consider. Some of these jobs require education beyond a bachelor's degree.

Advertising Worker
Announcer, TV/radio
Author
Bibliographer
Biographer
Bookstore Manager/Owner
Columnist
Consumer Public Relations
Editor
Freelance Writer
Interpreter/Translator Journalist
Lawyer
Librarian
Linguist
Market Research Analyst
Media Specialist
Narrator
Playwright
Proofreader
Publisher
Researcher
Sales Representative
Speech Writer
Teacher
Technical Writer
Textbook Writer
Travel Agent
University Administrator