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The Women's and Gender Studies program offers students an in-depth exploration of research concerning women, gender, and sexuality through interdisciplinary approaches. This major combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications of feminist thought across multiple academic fields. Through cognate requirements, students acquire complementary skills and broaden their academic perspective, while courses emphasize the diverse cultural and international dimensions of feminist studies. The curriculum cultivates analytical thinking by enhancing students' critical reading and writing capabilities. The department delivers a challenging, interdisciplinary liberal arts education rooted in feminist principles, equipping majors and minors with research, writing, and analytical skills across diverse coursework. Professional development opportunities include practicums, internships, and community initiatives. Students may collaborate with distinguished faculty via the Honors Program and can easily combine this major with other disciplines within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.