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Concepts of gender, race, class and sexuality shape our lives. Learn to see the world, and your place in it, more completely.

Why study women's and gender studies at CapU?

Women's and Gender Studies provides a special space and focus for women's knowledge and experience. Expect an experience that will inform you, challenge you, and connect you with others working to create a better world.

Our courses and programs are open to all, and male students are welcome. It's a fascinating opportunity to learn about women's perspectives and consider social constructs of masculinity and femininity.

Students can specialize in Women's and Gender Studies or take the department's courses to supplement other specializations. Students may go on to careers in advocacy, research, social work and counselling.

Areas of study

  • Anthropology
  • Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism)
  • Criminology
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Women's and Gender Studies

Complete your degree, diploma or certificate at CapU

Our School of Social Sciences offers bachelor's degrees in Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism), lnterdisciplinary Studies and Psychology. We also have a range of associate degrees, diplomas and post-baccalaureate certificates.

Learn from experienced instructors

Instructors at CapU are experienced professionals who are passionate about their areas of expertise and seek to inspire the next generation of social science practitioners. Learning in smaller classes, you'll also receive one-on-one attention to help you flourish.

Related programs

Women's and gender studies courses can be applied to many CapU programs, including: 

Student resources

We’re here to support you at every step of your education journey.

Check out Learning Support – an area for all students to grow in confidence as they master course material and build new skills. Our specialized support centres include:

CapU’s Career Development Centre can help you find employment throughout your studies and as you move into the professional world.

And keep an eye out for the many student associations that offer networking events, opportunities to meet industry leaders from your field of study, and social get-togethers.

 

Brian Ganter
Instructor
School of Humanities
English
School of Social Sciences
Women's & Gender Studies
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Centre for Teaching Excellence

604 986 1911 ext. 2290
Fir Building, room FR 412
bganter@capilanou.ca
Charles Greenberg
Instr., Geography & Woman's & Gender
School of Social Sciences
Geography
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Women's & Gender Studies

604 990 7957 ext. 7957
Fir Building, room FR421
cgreenbe@capilanou.ca
Dara Greaves BA (Hons), PhD
Instructor, English & WGST
School of Humanities
Writing Centre
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Women's & Gender Studies
English

604 986 1911 ext. 2026
Fir Building, room FR 440
daragreaves@capilanou.ca
Efrat El-Hanany BA, MA, PhD
Art History Instructor, Women's & Gender Instructor
School of Social Sciences
Women's & Gender Studies
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
School of Humanities
Art History

604 986 1911 ext. 2489
Fir Building, room FR 414
eelhanan@capilanou.ca
Essya Nabbali (On Leave)
Instructor
School of Social Sciences
Women's & Gender Studies
Criminology
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Sociology

604 986 1911 ext. 7305
Fir Building, room FR501D
essyanabbali@capilanou.ca
Judy Te Kanawa
DDA 1, School of Social Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Criminology
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Women's & Gender Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 2036
Fir Building, room FR401
jtekanawa@capilanou.ca
Ki Wight BFA, MFA, PhD
Convenor, WGST/Instructor,CMNS,WGST,MOPA
Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Arts
School of Social Sciences
Women's & Gender Studies
Capilano University Faculty Association
Interdisciplinary Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 3498
Fir Building, room FR542
kwight@capilanou.ca
Kirsten McIlveen
Instructor, Geography & WGST
School of Social Sciences
Women's & Gender Studies
Geography
Faculty of Arts and Sciences

604 986 1911 ext. 7292
Fir Building, room FR501B
kmcilvee@capilanou.ca
Mandy Koolen BA, MA, PhD
Instructor, English & Women's & Gender Studies
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
School of Humanities
English
School of Social Sciences
Women's & Gender Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 2498
Fir Building, room FR 404
mandykoolen@capilanou.ca
Nadine Boulay
Instructor, Women's & Gender Studies
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Women's & Gender Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 2153
Fir Building, room FR455
nadineboulay@capilanou.ca
Reema Faris
Instructor, Women's & Gender Studies
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Women's & Gender Studies

604 986 1911 ext. 3556
Fir Building, room FR449
reemafaris@capilanou.ca
Sandra Cooper
Divisional Supervisor
School of Social Sciences
Anthropology
Applied Behaviour Analysis
Criminology
Economics
Geography
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Women's & Gender Studies
Faculty of Arts and Sciences

604 983 7525 ext. 7525
Fir Building, room FR415
scooper@capilanou.ca
Sandra Seekins BA, MA
Coordinator & Instructor, Art History
School of Social Sciences
Women's & Gender Studies
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
School of Humanities
Art History

604 986 1911 ext. 2288
Fir Building, room FR 450
sseekins@capilanou.ca
Sarah Yercich B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD
Convenor, WGST/Instructor, CRIM & SOC
School of Social Sciences
Women's & Gender Studies
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Sociology
Criminology

604 986 1911 ext. 3693
Fir Building, room FR407
sarahyercich@capilanou.ca

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About this program

Women’s & Gender Studies department
604 984 4953
Fir Building, room FR401
socsci@capilanou.ca

General inquiries

Student Information Services
Library Building, room LB152

604-984-4900
604-984-1798 (fax)
registration@capilanou.ca