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8 Associate of Arts Programs in Gender Studies 2024

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    Associate of Arts Programs in Gender Studies

    Many students turn to an Associate of Arts degree to start their higher education. This two-year program offers courses on the fundamentals of liberal arts and humanities, both generally and towards a specific concentration, and can be the first step to a career or to a bachelor’s degree.

    What is an Associate of Arts in Gender Studies? The courses in this program build a framework for exploring history, society, and economics as they pertain to gender. Students can investigate and analyze the development of gender and women’s identity and how it shaped and is shaped by cultural and sociopolitical contexts. Courses may offer not only a perspective on gender in Western civilization but also elsewhere in the world, forming the basis for a comprehensive understanding of an intricate and complex subject.

    Students in this program can advance several academic and life skills that they may find useful in their careers or everyday lives. Relevant aspects of this include research and debate skills, effective public speaking, critical thinking and analysis, and a broadened social and interpersonal understanding.

    One benefit of getting an Associate of Arts is that the program is shorter than similar Bachelor’s programs and, by proxy, cheaper as well. Though some research into the costs from various schools is wise, students can generally enjoy lower tuition and a quicker degree.

    Employers often seek out prospective workers with liberal arts backgrounds for their critical thinking and presentation skills, and an Associate of Arts in Gender Studies is no different. Many graduates of this program find work in activist or humanitarian organizations or as public relations directors, social workers, and business consultants. Others might take on a more personal role in therapy or health care or apply their education towards journalism, novel writing, or art.

    Some schools offer online options for earning an Associate of Arts, and the flexibility and accessibility of distance learning is a boon for many students. To begin, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.