Gender Studies Minor

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Director: Maureen Oakley (Political Science)

The interdisciplinary minor in gender studies supports the mission of the University by helping students understand how gender affects their lives, how gender roles have changed over time, and the ways gender drives both change and continuity in our culture.

Minor Requirements

18 credits:

SOC 303 - Sociology of Gender Credits: (3)
Choose five courses (15 credits) from the following:
BUS 413 - Leadership Studies: Profiles of Women Leaders Credits: (3)
ENGL 348 - American Women Writers Credits: (3)
ENGL 390 - Special Topics Credits: (3)
ENGL 391 - Special Topics Credits: (3)
HIST 276 U.S. Women’s History to 1877 (3)
HIST 277 - Modern U.S. Women’s History Credits: (3)
HIST 387 - Manhood in America Credits: (3)
LATIN 350 - Women in Ancient Rome Credits: (3)
PHGE 344 - Intercultural Dialogue Credits: (3)
PSCI 332 - Politics of the Human Body Credits: (3)
PSCI 341 - Women and War Credits: (3)
PSYCH 205 - Lifespan Development Credits: (3)
PSYCH 345 - Human Sexuality Credits: (3)
SOC 200 - Sociology of Families Credits: (3)
SPAN 425 - Latin American Women Writers Credits: (3)

Note

The minor consists of six courses (18 credits), with no more than two courses from one discipline (major).