Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program
Actively promoting social justice and social transformation.
Welcome to our Department
We approach the exploration of women, gender and sexuality studies through an interdisciplinary, intersectional and international program.
Our students are activists, seeking the knowledge and tools that allow them to make change and confront issues of gender and sexuality, on the individual and societal levels.
BA and Minors
In addition to the BA in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (which an opportunity to earn Departmental Honors, we offer two minors, Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies and LGTBQ Studies.
Beyond the Classroom
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Internships
We will help you put your classroom work into action and open doors to your future career.
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In the Community
Engage on and off campus to promote gender and sexual justice.
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Education Abroad
Global engagement is a critical component to your Seattle University education. We encourage you to explore the world and examine the issues and ideas you discover in the classroom with a different perspective.
Nova Robinson
Associate Professor, History
Associate Professor, International Studies
Affiliated with Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
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