Minor
Women Studies Minor
The Minor in Women Studies facilitates systematic study of feminist knowledge. It provides the exploration of gender as a focal point of analysis in determining differentials of power and opportunity, and recognizes the interaction of gender with a complex matrix of such fundamental categories as race, ethnicity, religion, class, sexual identity, age, physical appearance, and mental or physical ability. Students are expected to take the bulk of their coursework toward the Minor from core and elective courses offered by the Women Studies Program. A total of 27 credits is required for the Minor, with at least 12 of these credits at the upper division level.
Core Requirements (18 credits):
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WS 223 Women: Self and Society
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WS 224 Women: Personal and Social Change
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WS 410 Internship 3 credits minimum
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WS 414 Systems of Oppression in Women's Lives
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WS 416 Theories of Feminism OR WS 417 Feminist Philosophies
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WS 480 International Women
The remaining 9 credits may be taken from the Women Studies electives (any course with the WS prefix) and from approved Program Courses offered by other departments. However, no more than 6 credits of approved Program Courses may be used toward the Minor. An approved Program Course is one that has a focus on gender and/or women's issues, is taught in a unit other than the Women Studies Program, and has been approved as fulfilling the requirements of a Women Studies Program Course. No more than 3 credits of WS 402, Independent Study and a total of 6 credits of WS 410, Internship may count toward the Minor.
Program Courses are subject to change based on availability and/or changes in content/focus.