Women’s and Gender Studies

Required Courses

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

1. WGS 101 - Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies  and
2. WGS 489 - Capstone Seminar: Issues in Women’s and Gender 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 WGS courses designated by the director as “Humanities.”
5. At least three of the 10 courses must be from WGS courses designated by the director as “Natural or Social Sciences.”
6. The remaining two courses can be WGS courses designated by the director as ”Humanities” and/or “Natural or Social Sciences.

Please Note:

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 Core Curriculum is available within each course and online.