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

Internship Announcements:

PLEN: Public Leadership Education Network
Internship program in Washington D.C. for women

(DC Metro Region - 1/18/2008)
Title: Community & Volunteer Outreach Intern
Organization: RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25124

(DC Metro Region - 1/24/2008)
Title: Spring 2008 Communications/Choice Action Network Internship
Organization: NARAL Pro-Choice America
http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25145 http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25124

(DC Metro Region - 1/24/2008)
Title: Summer Program Internship
Organization: USAction
http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25124

(East Coast - 1/18/2008)
Title: Advocacy Department Summer 2008 Internship
Organization: New York Civil Liberties Union
http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25130 http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25130

(East Coast - 1/24/2008)
Title: Intern
Organization: Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership
http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25130

(Midwest - 1/22/2008)
Title: Alternative Break Intern
Organization: AFSCME Union
http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25130

(Nationwide (US) - 1/18/2008)
Title: Organizing and Training Fellow
Organization: National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25130

(Northwest - 1/21/2008)
Title: Crisis Line Volunteer
Organization: American Domestic Violence Crisis Line
http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25130

(DC Metro Region and West Coast)
Title: Internship with Ms. Magazine
Organization: Ms. Magazine
http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25130

(DC Metro Region and West Coast)
Title: Internship in Feminism and Public Policy
Organization: Feminist Majority Foundation
http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25130

Center for Progressive Leadership- New Leaders- Washington,D.C.
http://www.progressleaders.org/newleadersprogram/index.htm http://www.progressleaders.org/newleadersprogram/index.htm
Area of Focus: Gay, Lesbian, Bi & Trans Issues, Politics, Race and Ethnicity
Start date: June 6, 2008
Last day to apply: March 15, 2008
Paid or unpaid: Paid
End date: August 15, 2008

(Full Time Positions)

Title: Communications/Development Writer
Organization: Feminist Majority Foundation/Ms. magazine
http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25130

Title: Press Secretary
Organization: Feminist Majority Foundation
http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25130

Title: Online Editor
Organization: Feminist Majority Foundation
http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25130

(East Coast - 1/24/2008)
Title: Development Writer/Researcher
Organization: Ms. Foundation for Women
http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25130

(East Coast - 1/24/2008)
Title: Half Time Freelance Writer
Organization: Ms. Foundation for Women
http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25150 http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25130

(East Coast - 1/24/2008)
Title: Manager of Online Communications and Marketing
Organization: Ms. Foundation for Women
http://www.feminist.org/911/jobs/jobdescription.asp?jobID=25130