What Can I Do With A Major In…
WOMEN’S & ETHNIC STUDIES
General Information:
The Women’s and Ethnic Studies Program (WEST) is an interdisciplinary course of study that
includes a major and minor. Both the major and minor center on the experiences and cultural
expressions of women and/or racial and ethnic groups in the United States and globally. Our
theoretical framework focuses on how race, gender, class, nationality, sexuality and other
hierarchies influence people’s life chances and alliances. By teaching and modeling ways to work
effectively with people from various socioeconomic classes, genders, racial/ethnic, religious, sexual,
and national backgrounds, the degree prepares students for work in a range of fields (health care,
social justice work, global education, creative and performing arts, education, etc.) and advanced
masters and doctoral work in a variety of disciplines.
Career Possibilities:
*Human Resource Management
Health Clinic Coordinator
Public Relations & Fundraising Management
*Clinical Social Worker
*Lawyer
Human Services Caseworker
Non-Profit Program Administrator
* May require further education or certification
*Diversity Director
Affirmative Action Officer
*Counselor
Advertising
Public Service/Public Administration
*Higher Education
Statistics:
· 2013 Annual median salary of Social Workers is $45,600; employment is expected to grow 20% by
2020.
· 2013 Annual median salary of Ethnic Studies professors is $46,300; employment is expected to
grow 27% by 2020.
· 2013 Annual median salary for Fundraising Managers is $117,500; employment expected to grow
14% by 2020.
· 2013 Annual median salary for Human Resource Managers: $117,700; employment expected to
grow 24% by 2020.
UCCS Clubs:
Go to http://sll.uccs.edu/Clubs and log into Mountain Lion Connect in the top corner for a list of
clubs or contact the SGA Office for more information, 719.255.3470 or studlife@uccs.edu.
For more information:
www.nameorg.org
www.nwsa.org
www.ethnicstudies.org
Sources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook
www.acinet.org
online.onetcenter.org
http://www.mymajors.com/
www.worldwidelearn.com
www.simplyhired.com