Women's Studies (WMST)
Interdisciplinary Program
Michelle Parkinson - Coordinator
A minor in women’s studies presents students with the following: past and
present scholarship on women; a methodology which treats the experience of both
genders as equal in value and scholarly importance; and opportunities to conduct
interdisciplinary research in women’s studies. The minor consists of a
core unit and elective courses, many of which are multidisciplinary..
Women’s Studies Minor
Minor in Women’s Studies 23 Total Credits
Required Courses 9-12 cr. hrs.
WMST 200: Introduction to Women's Studies 3 cr.
WMST 320: Gender Issues in Science 3 cr.
WMST 379: Internship/Service Learning 3-6 cr.
Directed Electives 6 credits
Choose one course from each set
Social Sciences: 3 credits
WMST/HIST 205: Women's History: United States, 3 cr.
WMST/HIST 305: Women's History: Global, 3 cr.
WMST/POLS 314: Women and Politics, 3 cr.
WMST/PSYC 225: Sex Differences, Gender Roles, and Sexual Orientation
WMST/SOCI 221: Global Perspectives on Women, 3 cr.
WMST/SOCI 323: Sociology of Family
WMST/SOCI 326: Sociology of Gender Roles
Humanities: 3 credits
WMST/CSTA 206: Family Communication
WMST/CSTA 440: Gender Communication
WMST/ENGL 214: Women in Literature
WMST/ENGL 235: American Autobiography
WMST/ENGL 300: Women, Film, and Society
WMST/ENGL 443: American Ethnic Women Authors
Support Courses 6-9 credits
Choose from any of the Social Sciences or Humanities courses listed above and/or:
WMST 389: Topics in Women's Studies
WMST 499: Directed Study
Updated December 2008
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