Although a major in women’s and gender studies is available only under the policies regarding Individual Interdisciplinary Majors, an established minor in women’s and gender studies is provided. WGST 200 and four of the following established cross-listed courses are required for the minor. Students may substitute no more than two experimental or topics courses that have been approved by the coordinating committee. To receive credit for a minor in women’s and gender studies, students must maintain at least a 2.00 average in courses taken for that minor.

The following courses satisfy the cultural diversity requirement: WGST 200 and WGST 300.

ART 339        Women in Art

ENGL 334     Women and Literature

HIST 220       Women in History

PSCI 347       Women and Politics

PSY 341         Psychology of Women

REL 333        Old Testament Women

SOC 220       Marriage and the Family

SOC 331       Sociology of Gender

WGST 300  Topics in Women's and Gender Studies

200

GENDERED PERSPECTIVES

An examination of gender issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. This course will explore the social construction of gender and gendered institutions as well as relevant critical approaches such as feminist, utopian, and queer theories. Topics may involve language, art, science, politics, culture, violence, race, class, ethnic differences, sexuality, and pornography.

300

TOPICS IN WOMEN'S AND GENDER STUDIES

An examination of selected topics in Women’s and Gender Studies designed to allow students to pursue particular subjects in more depth and detail than in the general introductory course. With the permission of the Coordinator of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program, students may repeat this course depending on the content.

N80/N89

INDEPENDENT STUDIES

With the approval of the Coordinator, an appropriate special course or independent studies project may be substituted for one of the four courses required for the minor.