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Women's Studies

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Why Study Women's Studies

Women's Studies offers perspectives on gender and its intersections with race, sexuality, class, nationality, religion, age and power.

You'll take courses in a variety of disciplines such as sociology, history, art and psychology to understand how gender and sexuality impact and are impacted by our society. 

What can you do with a degree in Women's Studies?

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A major in Women's Studies can prepare you for:

  • Advocate
  • Community organizer
  • Government worker
  • Journalist
  • Psychologist 
  • Sociologist 
  • Teacher

Degrees & Certificates

View list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.

For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information.

Associate in Arts Degree

Quick Look at Women's Studies Courses

For complete course details, including units, hours and prerequisites, view course catalog. For when a course is offered, view class schedule.

  • WMN 5 Introduction to Women's Studies
  • WMN 11 Women in Global Perspective
  • WMN 21 Psychology of Women: Sex & Gender Differences
  • WMN 70R Independent Study in Women's Studies
  • WMN 71R Independent Study in Women's Studies
  • WMN 72R Independent Study in Women's Studies
  • WMN 73R Independent Study in Women's Studies

Ways to Experience More!

At Foothill, we offer many opportunities to get involved outside the classroom.

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Gain real-world experience through paid internships with mission-driven nonprofit organizations. Build professional skills, connect coursework to careers, and work with community partners across the region.

Humanities Scholars Work Experience

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Travel, study, and gain real-world experience through Foothill’s faculty-led global programs. Explore new cultures, earn academic credit, and participate in service learning, research, and study abroad around the world.

Global Experiential Learning

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Showcase your ideas and creativity at Foothill’s annual symposium, where students present research, service projects, and creative work through talks, posters, performances, and art exhibitions.

Research & Service Leadership Symposium

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Dolores Davison

Women's Studies Department Chair

650.949.7196

davisondolores@foothill.edu

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BSS Division Office

Bldg. 3000, Office 3007

650.949.7945

korngiebelaaron@fhda.edu

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Meet with a Counselor

Building 8300, Room 8302

650.949.7423

fhcounseling@fhda.edu

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