Women’s Studies

Required Courses

Academic programs vary in their requirements. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the Academic Guidebook to review the Academic Planning Form pertinent to their program of study. In addition, students should review course descriptions regarding any prerequisites for required courses. Graduation requirements include a minimum of 120 credit hours, although some academic programs may require additional credits. Please refer to the Academic Resources section of the catalog for more information. Information regarding the new Core Curriculum, which takes effect with the Class of 2016, is available at http://www.providence.edu/academic-affairs/core-curriculum.

Students are required to complete 10 courses in women’s studies which must include:

1. WMS 101 - Introduction to Women’s Studies  and
2. WMS 489 - Capstone Seminar: Issues in Women’s Studies .
3. At least six of the 10 courses must be at the 300 or 400 level.
4. At least three of the 10 courses must be from WMS courses designated by the director as “Humanities.”
5. At least three of the 10 courses must be from WMS courses designated by the director as “Natural or Social Sciences.”
6. The remaining two courses must be from the WMS courses designated by the director as “Humanities or Social Sciences.”