Brandeis | GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Focus on Careers:
WOMEN’S, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY STUDIES Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies graduate work at Brandeis University
allows for comprehensive exploration of the most important theories, literature,
and concepts in the field today. The unique ability to focus on the stand-alone
program, combine it with up to seven other dual masters degrees, or have a
masters conferred while in pursuit of a PhD in Anthropology, English, History,
Music, Near Eastern and Judaic Studies, Psychology, and Sociology makes this
program truly unique. Brandeis Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
graduates may enter the arenas of academia, public policy, social service, law,
and many others.
POSSIBLE AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT
Program administration
Writing
Community relations
and education
Research
Consulting
Teaching
Higher education
Government
Women’s service
Public health
Policy
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS •
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Critical thinking
Oral, written, and presentation skills
Sensitivity to cultural dynamics
Cooperative teamwork stills
Awareness of intersections of gender, class and
ethnicity
BEYOND BRANDEIS
GSAS alumni have gone on to a variety of careers
including:
Assistant Director of Diversity Services
Suffolk University
Occupancy Specialist – BRIDGE Housing
Corporation
Program Specialist- National Ovarian Cancer
Coalition
Teacher/Counselor – Farr Academy
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
To learn more about the field and career options in
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, please visit:
Program Manager – Campaign for Good
Governance
Program Manager – Care 2 Connect
National Women’s Studies Association
nwsa.org
Administrator – IDEAS Global Challenge, MIT
National Women’s Health Network
nwhn.org
CDC Women’s Health Department
cdc.gov/women
Global Fund for Women
globalfundforwomen.org
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences’ Career Services office
helps you explore career options and acquire job-search skills
while at Brandeis and as you prepare to enter the workforce.
Connect with us:
brandeis.edu/gsas/career
gsascareers@brandeis.edu