Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Arts - Women's Studies

Program Description

The Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) is a two-semester program designed specifically for students who are ready to succeed in immersive English-speaking classrooms, but also includes the benefit of English-language and student support to help them thrive.

Employers are looking for critical thinking, writing, presentation and problem-solving skills. A major or minor in Women and Gender studies gives skills transferable skills to future job(s). Women’s and Gender Studies students may find employment in a variety of areas depending on their skills and experience. Some students find work in the area of advocacy or social services-related positions, community development, business, and government. Others find work in education, health care, and/or law.

Students completing the Women’s and Gender Studies program have the ability to: critically examine evidence and information, plan projects and conduct needs assessment, communication clearly with diverse groups of people, find and use information on contemporary social issues, understand differences of gender, sexuality, race, culture, and social class in the workplace.