Women’s and Gender Studies Minor

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The Women’s and Gender Studies Minor arises out of a growing consensus concerning the legitimacy and value of the field of women’s and gender studies. The courses which constitute this minor enable students to gain knowledge about women and men, their experiences, the social and cultural forces that shape their lives, and their changing roles in past and contemporary societies and cultures. The courses drawn from various academic disciplines also seek to examine and evaluate assumptions and theories about women and gender in those disciplines. They also seek by focusing on gender to develop an expanded vision of human abilities and potentials.

This minor would enhance the preparation of students who are pursuing careers in law, medicine, education, journalism, business, the arts, counseling and other social services, government services, criminal justice, advertising, and public relations.

Requirements for a Minor in Women’s and Gender Studies:

The minor consists of eighteen semester hours including WGS 250 and with at least twelve at the 300-400 level. Must also meet minimum University requirements for a minor. See individual descriptions under departmental offerings for prerequisites. Courses that may be counted toward the minor include the following:

COM 352 - Women, Minorities and Media 3 Credit(s)
COM 354 - D: Cultural Representation in Cinema 3 Credit(s)
ENG 385 - WD: Literature by Women 3 Credit(s)
HIS 208 - D: The History of Women in the United States 3 Credit(s)
HIS 322 - G: Women and Gender in History 3 Credit(s)
PHI 351 - Feminist Philosophy and Theology 3 Credit(s)
PSY 340 - D: Psychology of Women and Gender 3 Credit(s)
PSY 342 - Psychology of Human Sexuality 3 Credit(s)
WGS 250 - D: Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies 3 Credit(s)
WGS 270-9 - Women’s and Gender Studies Special Topics 3 Credit(s)
WGS 370-9 - Women’s and Gender Studies Special Topics 3 Credit(s)
WGS 480 - Women’s and Gender Studies Practica 1-3 Credit(s)

Additional Information:

In the Women’s and Gender Studies Practica, students will be placed in appropriate settings. Approximately 50 clock hours of work are required per credit hour.

Other courses, including special topics courses or honors courses, whose foci would be consistent with the goals of the program, may be counted toward the minor. These courses might include exploration of feminist theology, feminist ethics, women in the arts, etc.

Consult the Dean of Humanities for information concerning this program.