Women’s and Gender Studies Minor

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A minor in Women’s and Gender Studies offer challenging new perspectives by exploring the contribution of women and the impact of gender in a variety of academic disciplines. All students pursing the minor in Women’s and Gender Studies must complete 15 hours of coursework. At least 12 of the 15 hours must be taken in residence and students must maintain a minimum of 2.0 GPA for all courses applied toward the minor. Students may consult with the minor adviser regarding courses that will substitute for some of those below.

Prerequisite course (3 hours)

Select ONE course from the following list. This course will serve as the prerequisite for the required course WGST 4372 .

WGST 1301 - Gender Matters: Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies Credit Hours: 3
WGST 4308 - Perspectives in Women’s and Gender Studies Credit Hours: 3
WGST 4312 - Women of Color Credit Hours: 3

Required course (3 hours)

WGST 4372 - Seminar in Women’s and Gender Studies Credit Hours: 3

Electives (9 hours)

Select THREE courses from the following list.

WGST 1301 - Gender Matters: Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies Credit Hours: 3
WGST 3341 - Women in American History Credit Hours: 3
WGST 4308 - Perspectives in Women’s and Gender Studies Credit Hours: 3
WGST 4312 - Women of Color Credit Hours: 3
WGST 4314 - Latina Social Movements in the Americas Credit Hours: 3
WGST 4316 - Women and the Law Credit Hours: 3
WGST 4329 - History of Feminism Credit Hours: 3
WGST 4334 - Psychology of Women Credit Hours: 3
WGST 4335 - Women’s Health and Sexuality Credit Hours: 3
WGST 4337 - Violence Against Women Credit Hours: 3
WGST 4341 - Women in Society Credit Hours: 3
WGST 4348 - Development of Gender and Racial Identity Credit Hours: 3
WGST 4360 - Women in Literature Credit Hours: 3
WGST 4370 - Gender and Identity in the Visual Arts Credit Hours: 3
WGST 4389 - Independent Study in Women’s and Gender Studies Credit Hours: 3
WGST 4391 - Selected Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies Credit Hours: 3