Women’s Studies
The minor in Women’s Studies serves the university by raising students’ awareness of the impact of gender on their personal, professional, and academic lives; encouraging a culture of openness surrounding issues of gender and gender identity; and providing students with a grounding in feminist theory, enabling them to engage in scholarship informed by feminist and gender-studies perspectives.
Common Career Paths
Some of the top jobs for those with a Women’s Studies educational backgrounds include marketing specialist, writer, human resources, project manager, business consultant, social worker, journalist, and much more.
Common Salary Ranges for Graduates
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with Women’s Studies educational backgrounds. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Marketing research analyst and marketing specialist: $76,080
- Writers and editor: $78,950
- Human resources worker: $71,210
- Social worker: $57,880
- Journalist: $63,230
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
Interested in Methodist University’s Women’s Studies minor?
If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Kelly Walter Carney or Dr. Patrick O’Neil using the contact info at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, visit the link below!
Frequently Asked Questions
The minor in Women’s Studies serves the university by raising students’ awareness of the impact of gender on their personal, professional, and academic lives; encouraging a culture of openness surrounding issues of gender and gender identity; and providing students with a grounding in feminist theory, enabling them to engage in scholarship informed by feminist and gender-studies perspectives.
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with Women’s Studies educational backgrounds. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Marketing research analyst and marketing specialist: $76,080
- Writers and editor: $78,950
- Human resources worker: $71,210
- Social worker: $57,880
- Journalist: $63,230
Minor Requirements
The Women’s Studies minor consists of 18 credits distributed as follows:
Required Core Courses
9 credits
| ENG 3420 Women’s Literature (3) | WST 2000 Introduction to Women’s Studies (3) |
| HIS 3820 History and Gender (3) |
Interdisciplinary Electives
Select three courses (9 credit hours) from the following list:
| HIS 2040 U.S. Women’s History (3) | WST 2020 Internship (1-3) |
| SOC 3720 Contemporary Families and Intimate Relationships (3) | WST 3850 Special Topics (3) |
| SOC 3830 Gender and Society (3) | WST 4850 Special Topics (3) |
| SOC 3920 Human Sexuality (3) |
Contact
Patrick O’Neil, Ph.D.
Contact
Kelly Walter Carney, Ph.D.
