Associate of Arts in Gender, Sexuality and Women Studies in Salmon Arm Canada | Okanagan College

Dive into diverse cultures, fresh viewpoints, and relevant historical context. Learn to communicate innovatively while exploring solutions to both enduring and contemporary global challenges. Hone your analytical and investigative abilities through the two-year Associate of Arts program, selecting from over 300 courses across 23 disciplines. Students can tailor their Associate of Arts Degree to focus on specific subjects. Those aiming to complete the degree in two years should confirm course availability with their Department Chair to ensure required classes will be offered. Specialization options include Communications, Creative Writing, Crosscultural Studies, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, Geography, History, French, German, Spanish, Philosophy, Political Science and Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Studies in Resistance and Revolution. An Arts education opens doors to more career possibilities than virtually any other field, as its emphasis on analytical reasoning and innovation applies to nearly every profession. Graduates pursue rewarding careers in education, law, healthcare, government, social services, publishing, environmental sectors, media, and beyond.

The Interdisciplinary Studies Department enables students to examine pressing societal matters by combining research approaches and critical frameworks from multiple academic fields. Criminology, Indigenous Studies, Social Work, and Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies intersect to provide scholarly and practical training in criminal justice, legal systems, social equity, community resilience, Indigenous perspectives, and gender dynamics. With a dedication to social justice education, the department fosters knowledge creation through multidisciplinary scholarship, creative teaching methods, and community engagement. Our courses help students grasp the intricacies of academic inquiry while applying their learning to real-world social challenges and experiences.

Gender serves as a fundamental structuring element in every society. Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies (GSWS) examines gender-related issues through an interdisciplinary lens incorporating legal, political, health, and media perspectives. For those seeking comprehensive knowledge about race, class, gender, sexuality, feminist theory, and ethnicity, Okanagan College offers an extensive selection of GSWS courses to explore.