Women Studies

The Minor in Women Studies facilitates systematic study of Women Studies 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 class, race, age, ethnicity, nationality, and sexual identity. 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. For more information contact Amy Leer at amy.leer@oregonstate.edu or call 541-737-9528.

Core Requirements (18 credits):

WS 223 Women: Self and Society 3 credits
WS 224 Women: Personal and Social Change 3 credits
WS 410 Internship 3 credits minimum
WS 414 Systems of Oppression in Women's Lives 3 credits
WS 416 Theories of Feminism 3 credits OR WS 417 Feminist Philosophies 3 credits
WS 480 International Women 3 credits

The remaining 9 credits may be taken from the Women Studies electives (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. Please refer to list below for elective courses in women studies, or the link above for approved Program Course electives. 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.

Women Studies Electives:

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