Since GWSS is a relatively new major at Grinnell, information about the careers of Grinnell's GWSS alumni is limited. However, this page provides a list of the careers of alumni of comparable programs at other institutions, and common careers in fields related to GWSS. Information about Grinnell alumni is forthcoming as that information becomes available. You can learn more about some alumni of Grinnell's GWSS program on the alumni page.
Careers in Advocacy and Non-Profits
- Family Planning
- Women's Health
- Community Outreach and Education
- Law and Legal Advocacy
- HIV Counseling
- Sexual Assault Counseling
- Crisis Counseling
- Social Work
- Youth Outreach
Careers in Business
- Human Resources / Affirmative Action Director
- Advertising
- Diversity Coordinator / Trainer
Careers in Education
Higher Education
- Researcher or Professor
- Women's Studies
- Feminist Studies
- Gender Studies
- Sexuality Studies
- Black Studies
- Critical Race Studies
- Peace Studies
- American Studies
- Admissions
- Affirmative Action Coordination
- Diversity Advocacy, Programming, and Direction
- Residence Life
- Counseling
Secondary Education
- Social Worker
- Counselor
- Teacher
- History
- English
- Health
- Sex Education
- Physical Education
- Theater
- Activities Director
- Affirmative Action and Hiring
This list is by no means exhaustive. Given the interdisciplinary nature of the Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies program, the skills and knowledge learned can be applied to careers in virtually every field. More information about careers in Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies is available at the Career Development Office.
