Inherently multi-disciplinary, gender studies curriculum is based in anthropology, psychology, art, film, literature, policy and biology. This broad knowledge base is a useful companion for advanced study or your future career. 

Gender studies graduates can be found in a variety of fields, including marketing, human resources management, consulting, writing and editing, higher education, social work, arts administration, and more.

Lawrentians can go on to pursue careers in public policy, marketing, human resources management, consulting, writing/editing/publishing, law, business, higher education, sales, social services, education, communications and media, arts administration, and nonprofit work.

They can also earn advanced degrees in communications, English, gender studies, public policy, social work, and sociology.

Educational Outcomes

Recent Gender Studies graduates have gone on to pursue graduate and professional school programs that include:

  • Columbia University, Social Work, M.S.W.
  • Washburn University, Public Law and Government, J.D.
  • University of Chicago, Social Service Administration, M.A.
  • Temple University, Counseling Psychology, M.A.
  • University of Kent, Special and Applied Psychology, Ph.D.

Employment Outcomes

Recent Gender Studies graduates have pursued full-time employment in roles that include:

  • Education Department Program Associate, Tribeca Film Institute
  • Clinical Research Coordinator, Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Teacher, Uncommon Schools
  • Political Organizing Fellow, Working Families Party
  • Flagship High School Coach, College Possible

 

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