Women's and Gender Studies (WGST) is an interdisciplinary program that explores the voices of women and minorities whose experiences have often been overlooked in the traditional curriculum, and examines the ways that gender, class, race, religion, sexuality and culture intersect in people’s lives. It also provides opportunities for students to become more knowledgeable and active members of their communities.
WGST is offered as an undergraduate major and minor, a post-baccalaureate certificate, and, at the graduate level, as a track in the Master of Arts in Liberal Arts program. Undergraduates may also pursue a certificate in Women and Learning and Leadership (WILL).
For more information about Women’s and Gender Studies, contact:
Dr. Suzanne Bergeron, Director
2040 CASL Building
sbergero@umd.umich.edu
For more information about Women in Learning and Leadership, contact:
Dr. Georgina Hickey, Director
2040 CASL Building
ghickey@umd.umich.edu
“The combination of academic courses and service in Women’s and Gender Studies create an atmosphere of camaraderie as students learn and work together toward social change.”
–Erin, Women’s and Gender Studies major