Independent Study
WMST 490: Some students who minor in Women's Studies opt to pursue independent study of a particular topic or issue by working closely with a faculty member. For more information, contact Dr. Mary Thompson or a Women's Studies faculty member with whom you would like to work.
Internships
WMST 492: Many students wonder how to turn a minor in Women's Studies into a viable career. Internships are a good way for students to recognize and apply transferable skills fostered by Women's Studies to potential job settings and to gain experience in those fields. For more information, contact Dr. Mary Thompson (Women's Studies Coordinator).
Recent Women's Studies Internships
General Editor, Sister Speak
Layout and Design Editor, Sister Speak
Facilitator, Women's Caucus Student Interest Group
Organizer and Publicist, Women's Studies Research Group
Researcher, JMU Women and Leadership
Researcher, Homophobia, Sexism & Racism in Student Evaluations of Faculty
Researcher, JMU Women and Social Movements
Off-Campus Internships:
National Organization for Women (NOW)
PLEN: Public Leadership Education Network
Internship program in Washington D.C. for women
Young People For (YP4) Fellowship
Fellowships in DC for young progressives
National Women's Studies Association (NWSA) - Includes list of internships for other organizations.
Study Abroad: Comparative Women's and Gender Studies in Europe (through Antioch University)