Women's Studies, Minor
The various courses offered in the Women’s Studies minor examine the status and roles of women, past and present, stressing women’s special contributions to culture and society, and as agents of social change. The Women’s Studies minor enhances preparedness in such careers as business management, counseling, education, health care, law, psychology, sociology, social work, and others. For more information, contact Dr. Cynthia Ninivaggi.
A minimum of 18 hours is required. These may be chosen from:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CM244 | Women in Film | 3.0 |
| AR310 | Women, Art & Society | 3.0 |
| GPS311 | Gender, Power, &Society:Voices of Change | 3.0 |
| HST210 | Women in America | 3.0 |
| WS/AN100 | Dialogue & Diversity: Race & Privilege | 1.0 |
| WS/RS201 | Women & Religion | 3.0 |
| WS/RS213 | Women & the Bible | 3.0 |
| WS/EN217 | Women's Literature | 3.0 |
| WS280 | Selected Topics in Women's Studies | 3.0 |
| WS315/IH310 | Integrative Women's Health | 3.0 |
| WS/BU318 | Women's Leadership Styles | 3.0 |
| WS/ES320 | Gender in Sports | 3.0 |
| WS/CJ325 | Gender & Crime | 3.0 |
| WS/SP350 | Hispanic Women in Life & Literature | 3.0 |
| WS/AN370 | Women & Work | 3.0 |
Special topics courses related to women. Courses in the minor may also be used to meet applicable requirements in General Education or in the student’s major(s) or other minor(s).
Please consult the academic departments section for course descriptions and any prerequisites.
This course gives the students the opportunity to explore the discipline of women's studies in depth. Special areas of study will be based on student interest. One topic will be explored intensively for the total course content. The course may be repeated for the majoring or minoring student when differing topics are offered.