Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Minor
This program will be an interdisciplinary program designed to inform students about historical and contemporary issues surrounding women’s, gender, and sexuality issues. By definition, the program highlights diversity and was a direct result of students’ interest in contemporary issues and disturbing incidents related to oppression and systems of power both locally and nationally.
Program Outcomes:
At the successful completion of this minor, students will be able to:
- Discuss women’s, gender, and sexuality issues through a contemporary or historical lens;
- Discuss contributions of women in the arts and humanities; and
- Deconstruct systems of power and oppression/repression.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WGSS 2001 | Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 4950 | Women's Literature | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Women in Music | ||
| Women in Art | ||
| Special Topics in Theatre | ||
| Electives (Choose two) 3 | 6 | |
| Race, Gender, Class, and the Criminal Justice System | ||
| Women/Politics Cross Culturally | ||
| Psychology of Women 1 | ||
| Psychology of Human Sexuality 1 | ||
| The Sociology of Gender Roles 2 | ||
| Introduction to Marriage and Family 2 | ||
| Women of Health 2 | ||
| Additional Electives (With Approval of WGSS Program Director) | ||
| Special Topics in History | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |