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Women's Studies
What will I learn?
After completing the course in Women’s Studies, you will be able to:
- understand the history and the development of feminist thought
- understand and critique the usefulness of various approaches to the study of women’s issues
- understand the cultural, social, and political structures that maintain the oppression of women
- make claims, develop your reasoning, and gather credible courses in order to make effective arguments on issues that affect women
- evaluate various methods for researching issues that affect women
- understand ways of developing modes of social responsibility that will encourage critical citizenship
- participate in critical and creative discussions about women’s issues
What is the occupational outlook?
A background in Women’s Studies serves as an introduction to and a basis of broader understanding to approaching any field or inquiry, because the concepts contained in women’s issues are applicable to any human endeavor. Courses in Women’s Studies have enhanced the understanding of those entering degree programs in business, law, science, sociology, and any of the areas under the liberal arts.
What are my options?
You can earn credits in Women’s Studies at HCC to transfer as electives to a four year school as part of the General Education Core Curriculum.
You can take the Women’s Studies courses at HCC to explore the possibilities of connecting the study of Women's Studies with another major to enter such career areas as art, business, education, journalism, law, literature, philosophy, religion, science, and sociology.
You can take Women’s Studies courses simply as cultural and personal enrichment.
