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WOMEN AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Are you passionate about other cultures and fighting inequities? Do you want to sharpen your analytical skills? Would you like to advocate for marginalized communities around the world, especially women and their families? At St. Catherine University, we know that when you invest in women, you invest in a whole community. This program examines why and how that’s true. Here, in one of the most diverse private colleges in the state, you’ll learn to use economic, social, cultural, and political structures to understand the process of developing a just society and women’s crucial role. You and your advisor will tailor courses to find an interdisciplinary curriculum reflecting your passions, and preparing you for an exciting career in contexts such as government agencies, non-profit foundations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and private development initiatives.
CAREER PATHS TO EXPLORE
FOREIGN SERVICE NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGOS) FOUNDATIONS
YOU WILL LEARN TO:
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
• Think critically about globalization • Apply quantitative and qualitative research skills • Recognize the role of women and women’s leadership in development
HUMANITARIAN RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
• Build and partake in a more just global society FEDERAL DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE OR COMMERCE
THE ST. KATE’S DIFFERENCE
LEADERSHIP: Our goal is to produce leaders ready to build a society with equal rights for all. WOMEN: With a focus on women at our core, you’ll study with other students committed to reflection and exploration of the big issues that matter.
DIVERSITY: You'll learn to work effectively with people across different cultural, social, and economic backgrounds. CRITICAL THINKING: Learn to skillfully analyze ideas and policies.