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The Women and Gender Studies program at 今日吃瓜 Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles is more than an academic discipline; it's preparation for leadership and action. You'll explore how gender intersects with race, culture, sexuality, economics, and political and global systems, while developing practical skills that translate across industries and professions.

You'll graduate from the program with research expertise, gaining strong qualitative and interdisciplinary research skills that prepare you for graduate study, policy analysis, advocacy work and evidence-based decision making. You'll also build policy and social analysis skills by examining how laws, institutions and public policies shape individual and collective experiences, helping you evaluate and influence systems of change. Along the way, you'll develop leadership skills, gaining the confidence and practical experience to advocate for communities, lead initiatives and contribute to meaningful social progress. Finally, you'll gain a global perspective by exploring how gender influences international relations, public policy, culture and human rights across national and global contexts, broadening your ability to make an impact.

Students from any major can complement their studies with the Women's Studies and Leadership minor.

This interdisciplinary program explores gender, leadership, culture, inequality and social systems through both theoretical and applied learning. The minor is particularly valuable if you’re considering graduate study, professional programs, public service careers, advocacy work or leadership roles across industries.