Women's Studies students can specialize in women's roles in business and industry, such as advertising, marketing research, human resources, or personnel management. Others may choose to work in the area of the law, public policy, and legislative affairs pertaining to women and gender. Students can also specialize in services such as social work, career counseling, feminist therapy, positions in battered women's shelters and rape crisis centers, family planning organizations, and women's health programs. Finally, there are a growing number of academic placements available in secondary education, colleges and universities.

Career Sources and Professional Organizations

	American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy
	American Business Women's Association
	American Counseling Association (ACA)
	American Public Health Association
	Association for Women in Science and and Engineering
	Business and Professional Women/USA
	Catalyst
	Institute for Women's Policy Research
	National Legal Aid and Defenders Association
	The Riley Guide
	Women and Careers
	Women in Sports Careers Foundation
	Women's Institute for Financial Education
	Women's Sports Careers
	WomensJobSearch.net

Sample Job Titles

Entry Level:		Experienced:
	Activist		Advertising Manager
	Family Services Specialist		Lawyer
	Management Trainee		Management Trainee
	Recreation Therapist		Marriage/Family Therapist
	Youth Worker		Social Worker

Enhancing Employability

	Participate in internships.
	Check to see if there are part time employment or volunteer opportunities
	Ability to work independently.
	Ability to identify and solve problems.