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Women's and Gender Studies Major (HBA)

Admissions Category: Social Sciences & Humanities

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Program Overview

 at the 澳门六合彩开奖接口 is an interdisciplinary program that explores the intersections of gender, race, sexuality, class, age, disability, nationality and other relations of power that shape multiple social and cultural differences and inequalities. It integrates theory and practice by introducing students to scholarship from a wide range of intellectual perspectives, and challenges them to work for change and equality in their communities and in their daily lives. Through our innovative learning environments, transformative feminist teaching and curriculum, students will learn to scrutinize structures of power, inequality and injustice.  Students will ultimately develop the knowledge, language and tools they need to challenge conventional assumptions about the world around them.

 

Complementary Programs:

Health Studies, Sociology, International Development Studies, History



Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:

Competencies & Skills

  • Gather, review, interpret and organize information
  • Develop cross cultural awareness
  • Edit and proofread material
  • Evaluate ideas, theories and evidence
  • Observe and compare people/data/things
  • Interpret historical ideas in a modern context
  • Synthesize a large amount of information

Careers for Graduates

  • Policy or Research Analyst in Government
  • Researcher/Analyst/Outreach in advocacy and community groups
  • Community or Social Service work
  • Research Associate/Market Researcher
  • Public Relations Coordinator
  • Publishing
  • Event Organizer
  • Equity Advisor

Further Education

  • Women鈥檚 and Gender Studies
  • Social Work
  • Education
  • Public Health
  • Public Policy and Administration
  • Advocacy and Social Justice
  • Public Service
  • Law School
  • Paralegal Studies
  • Human Resources

Program Pathway

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1
Choose Your Courses Wisely
  • 1.0 credit as follows: , .
  • Explore different kinds of courses; this will also help with fulfilling  and electives.
  • Use Degree Explorer and the UTSC Calendar to plan your courses and program of interest.

Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
  • Schedule an appointment with your for in-depth research assistance with your assignments.                                                      
  • Get writing and academic English support at the .
  • Attend an Academic Integrity workshop.

Apply Theory to Practice
  • Attend the Women鈥檚 and Gender Studies Open House.
  • Attend the UTSC Faculty Mix & Mingle Fair to connect with professors and learn more about their specialties.
  • Start building your  (CCR) and search for Experiential Learning opportunities on .

Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
  • Get involved with the  (WGSSA) or the  (HCSSA); also explore other relevant student clubs and activities on campus.
  • Visit and get involved with the .

Plan for Your Future Career
  • Volunteer with organizations to explore your interests; check listings on (>Jobs & Recruitment).
  • Attend the  in September and register with SCSU鈥檚  to explore opportunities.


Year 2
Choose Your Courses Wisely
  • 1.0 credit as follows: , .  
  • Consider taking requirements listed under Year 3 and Year 4.                                                                                                
  • Use  and meet with your Program Advisor to ensure you are on track with your degree.

Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
Apply Theory to Practice
  • Get involved in relevant opportunities on and/or off campus; apply to Work Study, or other part-time and summer jobs on  (Jobs & Recruitment).

Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
  • Check  (>Jobs & Recruitment) to search for Work Study or volunteer positions on campus to gain experience and to get involved.
  • Read the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies newsletter to find out about events, volunteer and work opportunities.

Plan for Your Future Career
  • Connect with professors and advisors early so you are on track with your post-graduation plans.
  • Explore careers through the AA&CC鈥檚  and  programs.


Year 3
Choose Your Courses Wisely
  • 0.5 credit as follows: , and 2.5 additional credits in WST courses, of which at least 0.5 credit must be at the C-level, and a further 1.0 credit at the D-level (including 0.5 credit from , , , ).
  • Use  to ensure you are on track with your degree.

Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
  • Consider competing for the UTSC Library or .
  • Consider participating in the annual Women鈥檚 and Gender Studies symposium of student research.

Apply Theory to Practice
  • Build on your skills and knowledge through relevant events offered through your department, , DSL and the .
  • Seek out research and volunteer opportunities with faculty.

Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
  • Run for an elected position in the , , and/or .
  • Look into volunteering or working overseas to expand your network through International Student Centre鈥檚 (ISC) Global Learning programs.

Plan for Your Future Career
  • Run for an elected position in the , , and/or .
  • Look into volunteering or working overseas to expand your network through International Student Centre鈥檚 (ISC) Global Learning programs.


Year 4
Choose Your Courses Wisely
  • 2.0 credits from courses listed under requirement 6 of the  on the UTSC Calendar website.
  • Ensure you have fulfilled your .
  • Use  to ensure you are on track to graduate.
  • Register your 鈥淚ntent to Graduate鈥 on  by the deadline.

Develop Your Academic & Research Skills
  • Apply for an Academic Travel Fund through Department of Student Life (DSL) to research, present at a conference, or engage with the international academic community.

Apply Theory to Practice
  • Attend the  in January to meet with potential employers looking to hire students for summer and full-time positions relevant to your field.

Become an Engaged Citizen (Locally & Globally)
  • Participate in the AA&CC鈥檚  program to learn and network with an alumni mentor about transitioning to work or further education.

Plan for Your Future Career
  • Attend the AA&CC鈥檚  job search conference in April/May.
  • Attend a  orientation for a job search 鈥渃rash course鈥 and for access to full-time job listings.
  • Discuss your grad school plans with your professors and AA&CC staff and get your Personal Statement reviewed in the .

Glossary

  • AACC - Academic Advising and Career Centre (www.utsc.utoronto.ca/aacc)
  • CCR - Co-Curricular Record (https://clnx.utoronto.ca/ccr/overview.htm)
  • CLNx - Career Co-Curricular Learning Network (https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home.htm)
  • CTL - Centre for Teaching and Learning (/ctl)
  • DSL - Department of Student Life (/studentlife)
  • HCSSA - Historial and Cultural Studies Student Association (https://hcssa.weebly.com)
  • ISC - International Student Centre (/utscinternational)
  • SCSU - Scarborough Campus Students Union (https://www.scsu.ca)
  • WGSSA - Women and Gender Studies Student Assoc.(https://www.facebook.com/utscwgssa)
  • WST - Women and Gender Studies (/hcs/womens-and-gender-studies)


Contacts


Departmental Contact

Urooj Khan

E-mail: u.khan@utoronto.ca
Phone: 416-287-7184

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Women's & Gender Studies Librarian

Whitney Kemble

E-mail: whitney.kemble@utoronto.ca
Location: ARC main floor
Phone: 416-287-7499


Academic Advising & Career Centre

Location: AC213
Phone: 416-287-7561


Department of Student Life

Location: SL157
Phone: 416-208-4760

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Historical and Cultural Studies Student Association (HCSSA)


Women鈥檚 and Gender Studies Student Association (WGSSA)

Did You Know?

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WST courses explore the intersections of gender, race, and sexuality, and help you apply theory to the real world.