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Goals

The Gender Equity Studies training is unique.

It offers:

  1. the opportunity to take courses that focus on the role of women from the points of view of other University departments

  2. the opportunity to take courses that focus on the educational needs of ethnic and older women

  3. the opportunity to focus on the developmental needs of the young for a nonsexist education

  4. the possibility for internships with state and local governments and school districts

These opportunities reflect core goals:

  1. to add to the body of knowledge on gender issues within society and education

  2. to empower students as agents of change in the educational system and society

  3. to encourage graduates to share their expertise and mentor others with their education goals

  4. to help build relationships and networking bonds with others passionate about equity issues

  5. to open doors to career opportunities and financial gain for under-represented groups in non-traditional occupations

  6. to prepare graduates to educate the academic community in the area of gender constructs within society and its impact on the learner

  7. to offer training to educators in gender fair teaching practices