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Women’s and Gender Studies
   
Frequently Asked Questions
Associate’s
Degree Program
Certificate
Program
Why Community College of Philadelphia?
Transfer Agreements
Financial
Aid
The interdisciplinary field of
Women’s Studies/Gender Studies examines the historical, social and cultural roots of gender identity
and gender inequality. This field examines the ways in which gender roles
have changed over time and across cultures and promotes an understanding of
differences created by gender, race, ethnicity, class, global location and
sexual orientation.
What
Can You Do with a Women’s/Gender Studies Degree?
The interdisciplinary nature
of Women’s Studies/Gender Studies encourages innovative and flexible thinkers
who understand and respect the increasingly diverse and multicultural world
in which they live. Students learn that identity is complex and
multi-faceted, because the field of Women’s and Gender Studies examines the
effects of gender, race, class, sexual orientation, religion, etc. As a
Women’s Studies/Gender Studies student, you will develop important skills of
analysis and research, writing and communication, and leadership and
organization that can be applied in a broad range of occupations.
• Students seeking degrees in
a variety of career fields, such as education, business, communications,
social work, counseling, justice and law and health services. A student in
the Behavioral Health curriculum planning to work with agencies serving women
and girls would benefit from this certificate.
• Students who already have a
degree or those who need continuing education credit, such as teachers.
• Students in the Liberal Arts
who do not plan to major in Women’s Studies but would like the additional
credential to enhance their career prospects.
The Women’s Studies/Gender
Studies curriculum is one of the concentration options available in the Liberal Arts (A.A) degree
program. This option is appropriate for students who wish to transfer to a
four-year college or university to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Women’s
Studies/ Gender Studies. This program is also appropriate for those who wish
to earn a bachelor’s degree in a wide range of majors in the humanities and
social sciences, such as history, literature, sociology, political science,
psychology, communications, education and human services.
The Women’s Studies/Gender
Studies certificate program is a 30-credit program designed to provide
understanding and expertise in issues of gender and of women’s experiences.
This program is designed to enhance students’ performance in a variety of
career fields, such as education, business, communication, social work,
counseling, justice, law and health services. In addition, this curriculum
offers a unique experiential learning component. This certificate may be
earned by itself as an additional academic or career credential or can count
toward your A.A. degree in Liberal Arts.
We have award-winning faculty who
are outstanding teachers, scholars, creative writers, scientists and artists.
Students will enjoy the relatively small class sizes, enabling more
interaction with professors. Our school attracts a diverse student body of
capable and motivated students. Study abroad programs include Ghana, Turkey,
Costa Rica and Belize.
• The College is easily
accessible by public transportation.
• Tuition is the lowest of any
local college or university.
• The College offers day,
evening and weekend classes.
• We are accessible to
residents throughout the city, with three regional centers,
more than 30 neighborhood sites, and the Main Campus
near Center City.
• On-Line Classes: Many of the
general education requirements and several of the core courses in the Women’s
Studies/Gender Studies Curriculum are offered online. The Introductory
course, WS101, is taught each semester on-line and during the Second Summer
Session, by the Curriculum Coordinator, Professor Mary T. Conway.
Articulation agreements with
four-year area colleges and universities facilitate seamless transfer for
graduates of the College. Most of our students are able to transfer all
of their credits and enter into a four-year institution with junior
status. Some agreements also include scholarship opportunities. Agreements
for Women’s Studies/Gender Studies are in place with Rosemont College,
Temple University, and West Chester University.
Community College
of Philadelphia participates in these, and other, state and
federally funded programs:
• Pell Grant
• SEOG Grant
• Federal Work Study
• PHEAA Grant
• Stafford Loans
For more information, call the
Community College of Philadelphia financial aid
office at 215-751-8271.
Affirmative
Action Statement
Community College
of Philadelphia is committed to the principles of equal employment
and equal educational opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, ancestry,
creed, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual
orientation/preference,
religion, sex, disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era, in
the administration of its educational programs, activities, or employment in accordance with applicable
Federal statutes and regulations.
Any questions regarding this statement should be directed to the EEO/AA Director located in room
M2-36; telephone number 215-751-8039.
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