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Women’s studies draws on the expertise of several academic
departments at Concordia. The program is an interdisciplinary
minor that places the lives and experiences of women at the
center of inquiry by analyzing the roles and perspectives
of women, as well as their contributions to the scholarly,
artistic, political, social and religious worlds.
Concordia Distinctions
Concordia’s Women’s Studies program is unique
in the following ways:
• The Women’s Studies program is owned by faculty
and students who meet regularly to exchange ideas, listen
and interact with guest speakers, and enjoy social gatherings.
• Concordia offers two May Seminars Abroad in Women’s
Studies. “Sisters of Faith: Life in Medieval Europe”
examines women’s issues from a historic and religious
point of view in Italy, Germany, France and England. “The
Life of a Psychologist” offers travel to Quebec, Nova
Scotia, British Columbia and other areas in Canada to examine
important environmental and cultural issues in the work and
lives of female psychologists.
• A course on Women’s Health issues is offered
through the Nursing Department.
Concordia Benefits
• Students learn to comprehend and analyze complex issues
and become more effective participants and leaders in their
communities.
• Students have an opportunity to attend a leadership
conference for college women.
• The Women’s Studies minor complements a variety
of majors. Recent graduates have taken jobs as teachers, nurses,
librarians, accountants, journalists, service volunteers,
and as public relations and human services specialists. |
