Women’s and Gender Studies Minor

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A minor in Women’s and Gender Studies offers interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives on the social constructions of gender and sexuality. Courses in the minor challenge and transform existing epistemologies by treating gender as a central category of social analysis. All students pursuing 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 advisor regarding courses that will substitute for some of those below.

Humanities course (3 hours)

At least one WGST-approved course in a humanities discipline, selected in consultation with the WGST minor advisor. Includes ARTS, HIST, HUMN, LITR, LLAS, WGST, but may depend on the instructor and course content.

Social Science course (3 hours)

At least one WGST-approved course in a social science discipline, selected in consultation with the WGST minor advisor. Includes ANTH, LLAS, PSYC, SOCI, WGST, but may depend on the instructor and course content.

Electives (9 hours)

Any 3 additional WGST courses selected in consultation with the minor advisor. Some courses may be repeated for credit with instructor approval when the topic is different.

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 Gender 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 4364 - Literature and Gender Credit Hours: 3
WGST 4370 - Gender and Identity in the Visual Arts Credit Hours: 3
WGST 4372 - Seminar in Women’s and Gender Studies 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