Women’s Studies Minor

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The Women’s Studies minor promotes interdisciplinary knowledge and understanding of the history, contributions, issues, and conditions affecting women in society and gender as a system. Courses in the program explore the nature and effects of gender in various national and global contexts and connect it to other important identity categories including race, class, and sexuality. In doing so, the minor helps students develop critical thinking and interaction skills and enhance their knowledge of issues facing diverse societies today.

Required (at least 25 total hours):

Women’s Studies (take this course)

WOST 110 - INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN’S STUDIES

Arts (take at least one)

Health Education (take at least one)

Humanities (take at least one)

Social Sciences (take at least one)

Additional Options

XXXX 390 Independent Study (may be arranged with any academic department; also requires approval of Women’s Studies coordinator)
XXXX x91 Experimental courses (may be taken in any academic department when the course is centered on issues related to women or gender; requires approval of Women’s Studies coordinator)
XXXX 490 Internship (may be arranged with any academic department; also requires approval of Women’s Studies coordinator)

Total Hours in the Minor:

Above courses must total at least 25 hours with at least 10 of these hours at the 300/400 level.

Residence Requirement:

Must be fulfilled by all transfer students (see The Academic Program .)

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