What Can I Do With A Degree In Women’s Studies?



Through the affiliated Universities, the Department of Women’s Studies offers a three year Bachelor of Arts program which may be taken as a single or combined concentration. Further, the program is available though correspondence. A four year combined specialization B.A. is also offered. Programs are offered in English only, though some courses are available in French.  Please see the department link below for further information on programs and course descriptions.

Link to the
Womens Studies' website

Skills developed:  

  • Excellent written, spoken, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Advanced knowledge of feminist issues and the portrayal of women in society
  • Strong research skills
  • Objectivity/critical thinking abilities
  • Familiarity with a variety of past and present social justice issues
  • Independent thinking and moral maturity
  • Teamwork and leadership skills
Areas of employment

Women’s Studies graduates qualify for employment in business and government in areas like social work, education, health care, and counseling.  Often graduates find employment in administrative and regulatory occupations, in human services, and advocacy.  Many further their education and experience to become doctors, nurses, lawyers, and psychologists.

Sample Careers:

Child Welfare Worker Crime Victim Services Worker Healthcare Worker
Penologist Researcher Statistician
Community Resource Coordinator Customs Officer Housing Coordinator
Police Officer Social Worker Therapist
Counselor Demographer Labor Relations Specialist
Reporter Sociologist Woman's Service Worker

*Some careers will require a Masters, PhD or further education

Who’s hired Laurentian Grads (sample)

Cambrian College Peel District School Board Georgian College
Northeast Mental Health Centre École séparée Notre-Dame-de-Fatima Sudbury Catholic District School Board
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health RL Beattie Public School Board Governement of Canada/ Parlement du Canada
Northern Rehab & Consulting Services EEC Saint-Louis Thorneloe University
City of Greater Sudbury Rainbow District School Board Greater Sudbury Police
Office of the Attorney General Eli Lilly Canada Inc. Xstrata Nickel
Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud Royal Bank

Work prospects

The rate of employment for Laurentian graduates in the social sciences is 98% two years after entry into the work force.  Yearly earnings vary with chosen occupation, location, specialization, and level of experience.  However salaries may approximate to those with a sociology degree, in which case the average salary is $30, 500 per year. Work prospects are fair.  Competition among new graduates is expected to be average with the majority of competition coming from other graduates in Political Science, Economics, Social Work, and Psychology.

http://www.jobfutures.ca/fos/U880p2.shtml

KPI employment rates, Laurentian

For more information, contact: the Career and Employment Centre by telephone 673-6598 or by email CareerEmploymentCentre@laurentian.ca

 


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