A major, minor or graduate concentration in Women’s and Gender Studies provides students with a strong educational foundation for life long learning through both traditional and nontraditional means; it informs students about historical and contemporary social justice issues and concerns; and it provides individuals with the critical thinking skills needed to examine cultural circumstances that generally remain unquestioned.

The Major

The major consists of six required common core courses. Three of the courses provide students with the basic skills needed for an education in Women’s and Gender Studies. By analyzing the intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality, age, national identity and dis/ablity students are afforded a “gendered lens” through which to see social, cultural and political issues. The three upper level required courses offer a more in depth examination of feminist theories and research. All program majors also choose four courses within a specialized area of study and three complementary electives.

For a complete list of Women's and Gender Studies Program B.A. requirements and concentrations click here.

To request a declaration of program plan (major) form click here.

The Minor

Similar to the major, the Women’s and Gender Studies minor includes with three basic social analysis courses aimed at providing students with a “gendered lens” through which to see social, cultural and political issues. Students are encouraged to expand their view of their personal lives to include a framework that promotes resilient responses to all forms of oppression. To complete the minor, program participants take three additional courses to be chosen from the approved course list from the Women’s and Gender Studies major.

For the Women's and Gender Studies Program minor requirements click here.