School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies

Department of Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies

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Our minor will broaden your educational and professional opportunities in the public and private sectors by enriching your liberal arts, social science or natural science training.

Create Your Path to Empowerment

  • Our minor lets you pursue a specialized focus that enhances your major in the humanities, social sciences or natural sciences.
  • We allow the creation of a course of study suited to your interests.
  • Employers in business, law, education, journalism, the arts, government, medicine and public and social services actively recruit job candidates with knowledge and training in issues of race, ethnicity, sexuality and gender.
  • Graduate schools and professional programs particularly select our students for their creativity, intellectual flexibility and sensitivity to difference and breadth of knowledge.

Minor in Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies

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Career Paths for Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies

Attorney
Journalist
Congressional aide
Educator
Entreprenuer

Inclusive excellence officer
Filmmaker
Human resources specialist
Human rights organization director
Librarian

Medical field practitioner
Psychologist
Social worker
Victims' advocate

Kickstart Your Career in REGS

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Discover the Benefits of Internships

Internships and job opportunities are available throughout the Kansas City metro at nonprofit organizations, human services, government agencies and private firms that need and value diversity literacy. Our internship programs provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to gain hands-on experience. In some cases, students receive one to four hours of academic credit while learning and working in off- or on-campus placements.

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