B.A. in Women’s and Gender Studies
- Women's and Gender Studies, B.A. Requirements
- Women's and Gender Studies -Sexualities Studies Concentration, B.A. Requirements
Women's and Gender Studies, B.A. Requirements
Major, B. A. 33 hours (30 hours if double-major)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| WGST 3150 | Proseminar in Women's & Gender Studies | 3 |
| WGST 3010 | Global Issues In Women's Studies | 3 |
| WGST 4870 | Feminisms (Feminist Theory) | 3 |
| WGST 4890 | Research and Methods in Women's and Gender Studies | 3 |
| WGST 4900 | Seminar In Women's Studies | 3 |
| WGST 4940 | Internship In Women's Studies | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 15 hours 1 | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
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Students for whom WGST is a second major are required to take only 12 hours of electives. All cross-listed WGST classes or courses with WGST numbers (that are not core-classes) count as WGST electives. In some cases, where relevant, courses with other department alpha-codes may count as electives at the discretion of the adviser or chair.
Women's and Gender Studies -Sexualities Studies Concentration, B.A. Requirements
Women's and Gender Studies, B.A. -Sexualities Studies Concentration requirements:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WGST 3150 | Proseminar in Women's & Gender Studies | 3 |
| WGST 3010 | Global Issues In Women's Studies | 3 |
| WGST 4870 | Feminisms | 3 |
| WGST 4890 | Research and Methods in Women's and Gender Studies | 3 |
| WGST 4900 | Seminar In Women's Studies | 3 |
| WGST 4940 | Internship In Women's Studies | 3 |
| Sexualities Studies Concentration Requirements | ||
| WGST 2010 | Introduction To Gender Studies: Gender, Sex And Difference | 3 |
| Electives - Select 9 hours | 9 | |
| Contemporary U.S. Queer Cultures | ||
| Globally Queer | ||
| Issues In Lesbian, Transgender, Bisexual And Gay Communities | ||
| Interpersonal Practice with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Individuals | ||
| Feminism And Philosophy: Love, Sex and Marriage | ||
| Sexual Politics | ||
| Disability and Sexuality | ||
| Law, Policy And The Politics of Sexuality | ||
| Queer Theory WAC | ||
- Women's and Gender Studies, B.A. Requirements
- Women's and Gender Studies -Sexualities Studies Concentration, B.A. Requirements
Women's and Gender Studies, B.A. Requirements
Below is a sample plan of study. Consult your degree audit for your program requirements.
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AR 1000 | First Year Orientation | 1 |
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| WGST 2010 | Introduction To Gender Studies: Gender, Sex And Difference | 3 |
| Elementary Foreign Language I | 4 | |
| MATH 1180 | Reasoning With Mathematics | 3 |
| Social Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Term | ||
| WGST 2400 | Women's Roles: A Global Perspective | 3 |
| Elementary Foreign Language II | 4 | |
| ENGL 1130 | College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse | 3 |
| HIST 1010-1200 Arts/Humanities Core (History) | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Term | ||
| WGST 3010 | Global Issues In Women's Studies | 3 |
| Intermediate Foreign Language I | 3 | |
| Arts/Humanities Core (Fine Art) | 3 | |
| ENGL 2710-2800 Arts/Humanities Core (English Lit) | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Core (Lab) | 1 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| WGST Major Elective | 3 | |
| WGST Major Elective | 3 | |
| Intermediate Foreign Language II | 3 | |
| SOC 1010 | Introduction To Sociology (Social Sciences Core) | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fifth Term | ||
| WGST 3150 | Proseminar in Women's & Gender Studies | 3 |
| WGST 4890 | Research and Methods in Women's and Gender Studies | 3 |
| WGST Major Elective | 3 | |
| Related or Minor course | 3 | |
| Elective or Core Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sixth Term | ||
| WGST 4870 | Feminisms | 3 |
| WGST 4810 | Women's Health Care | 3 |
| Related or Minor course | 3 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Seventh Term | ||
| WGST 4900 | Seminar In Women's Studies | 3 |
| Related or Minor course | 3 | |
| Elective | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Eighth Term | ||
| WGST 4940 | Internship In Women's Studies | 3 |
| Related or Minor course | 3 | |
| Elective | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
Women's and Gender Studies -Sexualities Studies Concentration, B.A. Requirements
Below is a sample plan of study for the Women's and Gender Studies, B.A. -Sexualities Studies Concentration. Consult your degree audit for your program requirements.
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AR 1000 | First Year Orientation | 1 |
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| WGST 2010 | Introduction To Gender Studies: Gender, Sex And Difference | 3 |
| Elementary Foreign Language I | 4 | |
| MATH 1180 | Reasoning With Mathematics | 3 |
| Social Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Term | ||
| Elementary Foreign Language II | 4 | |
| WGST 3550 | Feminism And Philosophy: Love, Sex and Marriage | 3 |
| ENGL 1130 | College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse | 3 |
| HIST 1010-1200 Arts/Humanities Core (History) | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Term | ||
| Intermediate Foreign Language I | 3 | |
| Arts/Humanities Core (Fine Art) | 3 | |
| ENGL 2710-2800 Arts/Humanities Core (English Lit) | 3 | |
| WGST 3150 | Proseminar in Women's & Gender Studies | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences Core (Lab) | 1 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| Intermediate Foreign Language II | 3 | |
| SOC 1010 | Introduction To Sociology (Social Sciences Core) | 3 |
| WGST 3010 | Global Issues In Women's Studies | 3 |
| WGST 3200 | Issues In Lesbian, Transgender, Bisexual And Gay Communities | 3 |
| WGST 2020 | Girlhood and Adolescence | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fifth Term | ||
| WGST 3150 | Proseminar in Women's & Gender Studies | 3 |
| WGST 4890 | Research and Methods in Women's and Gender Studies | 3 |
| Related or Minor course | 3 | |
| WGST 3800 | Sexual Politics | 3 |
| WGST 3510 | Interpersonal Practice with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Individuals | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sixth Term | ||
| WGST 4870 | Feminisms | 3 |
| WGST 4810 | Women's Health Care | 3 |
| Related or Minor course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Seventh Term | ||
| WGST 4900 | Seminar In Women's Studies | 3 |
| WGST 4590 | Law, Policy And The Politics of Sexuality | 3 |
| Related or Minor course | 3 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Eighth Term | ||
| WGST 4940 | Internship In Women's Studies | 3 |
| Related or Minor course | 3 | |
| Elective | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
- Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of key issues and debates in the field of Women's Gender Studies.
- Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge of intersectional diversity in both US and global contexts.
- Students will be able to communicate complex ideas through written assignments.
- Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to utilize interdisciplinary strategies in research.
- Student will be able to produce evidence of informal and formal outreach and engagement experiences.