Academic College: The Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts, and Humanities, Department of Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. This Bachelor of Arts (BA) program offers an interdisciplinary exploration of gender, sexuality, and power dynamics, spanning diverse national, international, and transnational contexts. Students learn to critically examine issues of identity and power, rooted in critical feminist and queer frameworks. The curriculum emphasizes the intersections of race, ethnicity, social class, disability, religion, nationality, and other identities. The program builds strong skills in critical thinking, research, writing, technology, diversity, equity, inclusion, cultural competency, and social justice activism. All undergraduate students gain practical, career-related experience through an internship, clinical placement, research project, or independent study, preparing them for leadership roles and social change.

Simmons University prepares graduates for fulfilling careers in diverse fields that value critical thinking, social justice, and leadership. Career options include: Management, Law (pre-law preparation), Academia (pre-graduate school preparation), Counseling, Education, Library, Museum or Archival work, Health care, Social Services, Public Administration, Writing, Publishing, and the Media. Graduates are well-suited for roles such as: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Specialist, Policy Analyst, Community Organizer, Human Resources Manager, Nonprofit Program Coordinator, Social Worker, Journalist, and roles in advocacy groups and government. The guaranteed practical experience (internship/research) makes graduates stand out.

Simmons University is based in Boston, regularly voted the USA's #1 student city, offering a vibrant and diverse environment with numerous academic and professional opportunities. Simmons is women-centered at the undergraduate level, fostering a supportive and empowering environment that has empowered women leaders for over 120 years. All students get practical, career-related experience through an internship, clinical placement, research project, or independent study, ensuring graduates are career-ready. The program offers a diverse curriculum that prepares students for various careers and advanced studies.