Gender and Women's Studies, Minor
The various courses offered in the Gender and Women’s Studies minor examine the status and roles of women and gender, past and present, stressing women’s special contributions to culture and society, and as agents of social change. The Gender and 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 15 hours is required. In addition to the courses in the list below, other related courses may be counted toward the minor, including special topics courses related to gender and 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).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AN100 | Dialogue & Diversity: Race & Privilege | 1.0 |
| AR310 | Women, Art & Society | 3.0 |
| CM244 | Women in Film | 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/ES320 | Gender in Sports | 3.0 |
| WS/CJ325 | Gender & Crime | 3.0 |
| WS/AN370 | Women & Work | 3.0 |
Course below is not listed in other sections of the catalog since it is not cross-listed, so its description is provided here. For other courses, see the home department of the discipline.
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.