Why major in Women's Studies?

Drawing on the core competencies contained in general education, women's studies places great emphasis on the skills of critical thinking, writing and oral communication, as well as incorporating technical expertise when needed.  Women's studies majors develop proficiency in a wide variety of research methodologies appropriate to humanities and the social sciences, as well as the areas of business, science and the arts.  In our ever-changing world, students from a variety of backgrounds, both men and women, find the degree in women's studies to be a beneficial foundation for any number of careers.  Additionally, students majoring in other disciplines discover that taking classes in the women's studies program, and even supplementing their degree with a minor in women's studies, leads to a richer understanding of the world.

Women's studies majors develop proficiency in a wide variety of research methodologies appropriate to humanities and the social sciences, as well as the areas of business, science and the arts.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Women's Studies at Cal State Fullerton offers:

Great Credentials- The Women's Studies Program is committed to a program of study that affirms and promotes better lives for women and men in a diverse and complex world.  We offer a wide range of courses that are targeted to our student's career and life goals.

Outstanding Faculty- Faculty members are internationally-recognized scholars who hold degrees form prestigious universities and are eager to share their enthusiasm about women's studies with their students.

Fantastic Students-  Our alumni hold professional positions at schools, colleges and companies around the world.  Many of our students go on to graduate studies and find themselves excelling in their chosen fields, whether women's studies, non-profit work, activist law, business or another field of interest.

Internet Access-  All students have e-mail access and computer labs link each student to the World Wide Web.

Flexibility- Classes meet to coincide with your work schedule, both during the day and in the evening.  Look into our “guaranteed four-year graduation” for those entering as freshman.