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Women’s and Gender Studies

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is Women’s Studies/Gender Studies? 

What Can You Do with a Women’s Studies Degree?

Who Benefits from a Degree or Certificate in Women’s Studies/Gender Studies?

Associate’s Degree Program

Certificate Program 

Why Community College of Philadelphia?

Transfer Agreements

Financial Aid 

Affirmative Action Statement

 

What is Women’s/Gender Studies?

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.

 

 

Who Benefits From a Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies? 

• 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.

 

 

Associate’s Degree Program

 

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.

 

 

Certificate Program

 

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.

  

Why Community College of Philadelphia?

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.

 

Transfer Agreements 

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.

 

 

Financial Aid

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.