Minor in Gender and Women's Studies
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A minor in gender and women's studies is ideal for students passionate about exploring issues related to gender equality, social justice, and women's rights. It supports careers in advocacy, public policy, social work, education, nonprofit management, or roles in law and human rights organizations.
Program Overview
Gain a deeper understanding of how gender and identity shape our world with the Gender and Women's Studies Minor at the University of Kentucky. This interdisciplinary program equips you with the tools to analyze and address social issues related to gender, sexuality, race, class, and ability from multiple perspectives.
Whether you're majoring in sociology, psychology, education, public health, communication, political science, business, or any other field, a minor in Gender and Women's Studies can enhance your skills in critical thinking, research, writing, and cultural competency. You’ll explore topics such as gender representation, social justice, power dynamics, identity formation, and intersectionality—skills that are valuable in today’s increasingly diverse and interconnected society.
Employers in fields such as healthcare, social work, education, business, law, nonprofit management, media, and public policy value professionals who can navigate complex social dynamics and advocate for equity and inclusion. The Gender and Women's Studies Minor provides you with a versatile skill set that complements your major and broadens your career opportunities.
How to Add this Minor
Prospective students: Minors are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this minor in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
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Accelerated Pathway
This program is part of the Accelerated Master's Pathways program. If you plan to obtain a related master's degree, this program can save you time and money with dual credit hours when you sign up.
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