Gender, Women's & Sexuality
What can I do with my major?
Overview
Related Careers
Community Relations Coordinator/Director
Group Home Counselor
Employee Trainer
Fundraiser
Human Resource Manager*
Labor Relations Representative
Management Trainee
Nonprofit/NGO manager
Public Health Educator
Public Opinion Analyst
Research Assistant
School administration*
School counselor*
Social Worker*
Teacher*
Translator*
Volunteer Coordinator
Women’s Issues Coordinator
Women’s Rights Advocate
Writer/Journalist, Women’s magazine
Youth Advocate/Counselor
*additional experience or advanced degree may be required
Related Major Skills
Adapting ideas
Awareness of gender, race and other differences
Connecting with communities
Critiquing and evaluating Issues/problems/events
Gathering information
Listening to others’ thoughts and ideas
Reading and understanding ideas
Sensitivity to people and problems
Speaking to groups
Thinking Critically/Creatively
Understanding and interpreting global cultures
Writing clearly and creatively
Employers of AppState Grads
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychology
Children’s Hope Alliance
Galaxy Digital
Legal Aid Society
OASIS
PrimaryOne Health
Red Flag Campaign (internship host)
The Foundation for Tomorrow
Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation (internship host)
Workplace Options
YMCA
Various nonprofit and government agencies
Various secondary schools, community colleges & universities
Professional Organizations and Associations
National Women's Studies Association www.nwsa.org
Southeastern Women's Studies Association sewsaonline.org
Michigan Women's Studies Association www.michiganwomenshalloffame.org.
Preparing for Your Career
• Develop excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse populations
• Look for internships and jobs in to gain knowledge and experience
• Participation in internships and summer jobs in a relevant setting
How can I know if a Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies major is right for me?
• Complete a self-assessment inventory at the Career Exploration Office to see how your interests, values, and personality match this major and related career fields.
• Schedule an appointment with a career counselor on careers.appstate.edu/Handshake
• Obtain direct experience by doing a job shadow
• Conduct an informational interview with a professional in the field
For more information on careers & job outlook:onetonline.org