Women’s Studies
Overview
A 24-credit minor in Women’s 24-credit minor in Women’s Studies is available which is both interdisciplinary and multicultural. A Women’s Studies minor will broaden a student’s liberal arts education as well as provide a valuable foundation for careers or graduate study in education, law, history, social work, journalism, health care or business.
In addition, an Associate of Arts degree in Women’s Studies is also available.
Women's Studies Minor Requirements
1. Women’s Studies (WS): WS 101 Introduction to Women’s Studies - (3 Cr.),
WS 301 Women’s Studies Seminar - (3 Cr.)
2. History (HS): one class - (3 Cr.)
3. Literature (EN): one class - (3 Cr.)
4. Social Sciences/Religious Studies/Philosophy - (6 Cr.)
5. Two classes from any two of the following: Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Religious
Studies, Philosophy, Business, Education
6. Communication Arts/Fine Arts - (6 Cr.)
Two classes from any two of the following: Communication Arts, Art, Theatre, Music
Total Required: 24 credits
Classes that fulfill the above requirements include:
WS 101 - Introduction to Women’s Studies
WS 301 - Women’s Studies Seminar
HS 207 - Introduction to Women’s History
HS 302 - The History of American Women
EN 433 - Images of Women in Literature
PS 205 - Selected Topics: Gay/Lesbian Studies
PS 260 - Psychology of Women
REL 320 - Women and Religion
SC 206 - Marriage, Divorce and the Family
ART 249- Women Artists: Issues & Images
Mu 201 - Women in Music
CA 243 - Gender and Communication
ART 415 - Images of Women in Film
Classes in other areas may be developed.
Associate of Arts Degree:
Women’s Studies- 64 credits total
Liberal Arts- 33 credits
A maximum of six credits may be chosen from the classes below to satisfy the Liberal Arts requirement.
Required: WS 101, WS 301, SC 403
One of: SC 101, 203, 206, 240
One of: HS 207, 302
One of: EN 205, EN 433
One each of two areas: PS 205, PS 260, REL 320
One each of two areas: ART 249, MU 201, CA 243
- Historical, Religious, Philosophical Foundations (9) - One course in each area: History, Religious Studies, Philosophy
- Foundations of Human Society (3) - One course from any of Economics,
Geography, Political Science
- Natural Sciences and Mathematics (6-7) - One course from each area
- Literature, Fine Arts and Theatre (9) - One course from each area
- Communication (6) - EN 101, CA 101
Electives - classes from the above academic
areas to make up a total of 64 credits.