Major in Women's and Gender Studies
An integrated approach to understanding social and cultural constructions of gender from several scholarly perspectives.
As a Women's and Gender Studies major, you will be prepared to become a leader in the diverse and ever-changing workplaces and communities of the world. Providing an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to understanding the social and cultural constructions of gender that shape the experiences of women and men in society, Women's and Gender studies offers a companion major, complimenting any field of chosen study.
Whatever your career goals may be, pursuing a major in Women's and Gender Studies can provide you with a unique edge over your peers in today's competitive job market. Our students have pursued primary majors in disciplines such as Anthropology, Biology, Communication, English, Finance, History, Management, Marketing, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.
In addition to educating in the classroom, the program provides opportunities for civic engagement through internships and diverse co-curricular programming and events. A minor is also available in Women's and Gender Studies.
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Major Requirements
12 courses, of which at least 8 must be upper division, fulfilling the following categories of requirements. Courses for the companion major may also count for the primary major and/or Core requirements. Courses may not be counted in more than one required category below.
1. Disciplinary Requirements
- WGST 195: Junior/Senior Seminar in Women's & Gender Studies
- Capstone course: May be completed in the student's primary major underthe direction of a member of the WGST Program faculty and with theapproval of the Program Director, OR by taking WGST 199 (directedreading).
2. Breadth Requirements
At least one approved course from each of the following seven categories:
- Religious Studies
- Ethnicity in the United States
- Additional US Course, either from category B or another approved course
- World Culture/Societies
- Sexuality
- Theory
- Elective
3. Emphasis
Student designs an emphasis, comprised of three courses, in consultation with the Program Director using one of three options:
- Option 1. Emphasis in student's primary major
- Option 2. Thematic emphasis (e.g., ethnic studies, sexuality studies, performance/visual culture studies)
- Option 3. Emphasis in a traditional discipline outside student's primary major
4. Co-Curricular Requirement
Students must attend two events per year that are sponsored orco-sponsored by the WGST Program. For each event, a 1-2 page reflctiveanalysis (not a summary) of the event is required, due in the WGSTProgram office within a week of the event.
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