About Women’s & Gender Studies
Program Description
Women’s and Gender Studies is a dynamic interdisciplinary field preparing students to be future leaders, scholars, and social justice activists. We are dedicated to studying the social production of gender and women’s experiences in relation to formations of sexuality, race, class, nationality, ability, ageism, and other categories of difference. The department emphasizes the importance of connecting what students learn in the classroom to political projects and personal experiences.
Our curriculum empowers students to be agents of change in their communities and society. It provides them tools to examine relations of gender in local, national, and global contexts. “Putting Theory into Practice” since 1971, we place a strong emphasis on community involvement and activism, and we offer many opportunities for internships and service work credit.
The B.S. in Women’s and Gender Studies prepares students for careers in teaching, counseling, health, human services, law, and public service.
Minimum total units required for the BS: 120; 40 units should be upper division. Total units required for a WGS Major 36 unit.
Pink is Political
The color pink in our graduation sash symbolizes our commitment to feminist struggles for social justice. We believe that Pink is Political, Pink is Powerful, and Pink is Passionate.
Fall 2026 WGS Faculty
| Name | Course(s) | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Tristan Josephson | 175 | tristan.josephson@csus.edu |
| Sujatha Moni | 110.01/02, 121 | smoni@csus.edu |
| Cara Jones | out of office F26 | cara.jones@csus.edu |
| Joanna Nunez | 25.01, 75.02, 120 | j.nunez@csus.edu |
| M. Senyonga | 25.02/03, 148 | senyonga@csus.edu |
| Janice Tanemura | 118, 137 | janice.tanemura@csus.edu |
| Vicki Hall | 145 | hallva@csus.edu |
| Johnny Terry | 25.04, 50.02 | johnnie.terry@csus.edu |
| Bao Vaaj Nchaiv Txab | 25.05, 85, 136 | vangk@csus.edu |
| Lena McQuade | 133.03 | mcquade@csus.edu |
| Katrina McDonald | 133.01/02/04 | katrina.mcdonald@csus.edu |
Career Options
Education: K-12 teacher, curriculum specialist, student services staff, university and college professor, university staff, Title IX director
Case Management & Direct Services: youth worker, social services worker, homelessness outreach, family services
Women’s Health, Gender & Medicine: birthing doula, midwife, physician’s assistant, medical doctor, sexual health educator
Law & Public Policy: attorney, paralegal, legal advocate, legislative aide, political consultant
Counseling: high school counselor, marriage and family therapist, licensed social worker
Advocacy: human rights advocate, domestic violence and sexual assault counselor, immigration advocate
Community Organizing: labor union, non-profit organization, voter turn-out, political organizing
Human Resources: payroll specialist, human resources manager, benefits administrator, training coordinator, analyst, employee relations
Career Development: consultant, recruiting manager, trainer, job developer
Writing & Research: journalist, grant writer, community-based researcher, public policy researcher, election analyst
Consultant: diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), gender and social justice
International Development: non-governmental organizations, philanthropy
Campus Services
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Find Us
Department of Women’s & Gender Studies
Amador Hall,
Room 550
Summer Hours Mon.–Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.,
Closed 12 p.m to 12:30 p.m. for Lunch
Contact Us
Phone: (916) 278-6817
womensstudies@csus.edu