Women's & Gender Studies

Want to really understand people’s lived realities as they relate to gender and sexuality? At Eckerd College in Florida, you can do your own research under the guidance of a Women’s & Gender Studies professor—or join a professor’s research team.

For example, Dr. Lisa Miller enlists students to collect and analyze interview data for projects that:

• Examine how women’s intimate relationships change as they age
• Ask older (55+) lesbian, gay, and bisexual people about their experiences, including how their lives have unfolded over time

You’ll even have a shot at presenting your work at a national conference, a feather for anyone headed to grad school.

Women’s and Gender Studies students who are accepted into the Ford Apprentice Scholar program research, write and present an original paper on a topic of their choice. Recent topics include:

• Sexism in reproductive health
• Shining a light on the adversities female professors face
• Reimagining liberal arts ideals through gender studies

Mark Tluszcz ’89, now chairman of Wix and the original investor in Skype, was a Ford Scholar at Eckerd College.

All students are asked to take at least one designated Reflective Service Learning course, which includes at least 20 hours of service, before graduation, either on campus or internationally.

We offer more than 300 study abroad destinations every year, including three-week study trips between semesters and alternative spring break service projects in Mexico, Guyana, Iceland, Panama and Cuba.