Women and Gender Studies

The Women and Gender Studies minor at Avila

Learn how concepts such as sex, gender, race, class and sexuality impact your world with Avila’s Women’s & Gender Studies minor. Designed to give you the tools you’ll need to engage your critical thinking skills professionally and personally, the program will strengthen your ability to understand, challenge and contribute to your community. As businesses and organizations continue to become more inclusive, employers are continually looking for candidates who will be assets in the office, not just the negotiating table.

A minor from Avila is an investment in your future. By stacking a Women’s & Gender Studies minor with one of our many complementary programs, you’re improving your interdisciplinary thinking ability—a key skill in any modern workforce. Avila faculty boast decades of professional and academic experience, and when paired with our individualized teaching and robust campus learning resources, we’re here to make sure you stay on track with your studies.