Minor in Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies

Explore Gender, Power & Social Change. Expand Your Career Opportunities.

Why Choose a Minor in Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies?

The Minor in Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies (WGSS) at Georgia Southern is an interdisciplinary program that examines gender, sexuality and power through multiple lenses, including race, class, nationality and social justice. WGSS provides students with the analytical tools to understand systems of oppression, challenge inequalities and drive meaningful change in society.

This growing field equips students with valuable skills that prepare them for careers in:

• Social work and public policy
• Law and politics
• Education and academia
• Public health and community outreach
• Nonprofit work, activism and lobbying
• International relations and advocacy

Engage, Learn & Take Action

The WGSS program is deeply connected to today’s most pressing social issues, offering courses that encourage students to:

• Analyze historical and contemporary gender and sexuality issues
• Explore the intersections of race, class and nationality
• Critically engage with systems of power and oppression
• Develop research, writing and advocacy skills
• Apply knowledge to real-world activism and policy-making

Georgia Southern offers a WGSS concentration for the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies and an interdisciplinary minor, allowing students to customize their academic experience.

Career Advantages of a WGSS Minor

Graduates with a Minor in WGSS gain strong critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills, making them competitive in diverse professional fields. Employers value individuals who understand diversity, equity and inclusion in today’s global workforce.

Possible career paths include:

• Social Work & Public Policy – Policy Analyst, Social Justice Advocate, Community Organizer
• Law & Politics – Civil Rights Attorney, Legislative Aide, Political Strategist
• Education & Academia – Teacher, Professor, Student Affairs Administrator
• Public Health & Healthcare – Health Policy Analyst, Program Coordinator, Reproductive Rights Advocate
• Media & Communications – Journalist, Editor, Public Relations Specialist
• Nonprofit & Advocacy – Human Rights Activist, Diversity & Inclusion Specialist

Expert Faculty Across Disciplines

WGSS at Georgia Southern brings together faculty from various disciplines, including history, sociology, political science, literature, legal studies, anthropology and public health. This diverse faculty provides a broad, interdisciplinary perspective on gender and sexuality studies.

Expand Your Knowledge with WGSS

Students can complete the five-course (15-credit-hour) minor through courses offered on the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses, as well as through online learning options. The program is flexible and designed to complement any major.

Courses & Curriculum

Declare Your Minor in Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies

Take the next step toward understanding and advocating for gender and social justice. Speak with your academic advisor today about declaring WGSS as your minor.